Chris Johnson

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ABOUT CHRIS JOHNSON

Chris has defended more than 350 bad faith cases for 11 of the nation\'s leading insurers. He also has deep experience handling coverage, wrongful death, maritime, product liability, personal injury and commercial matters. Chris recently served as chair of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Section.Chris prides himself on an aggressive, results-oriented approach dictated by his clients’ specific needs and goals. His extensive experience litigating a wide range of extracontractual claims and related coverage disputes makes him uniquely qualified to defend against allegations of bad faith, which often brazenly and baselessly attack a carrier’s very practices and institutional integrity.In Kentucky, Plaintiffs sometimes assert unsubstantiated first-party and third-party extracontractual claims, often in an attempt to create settlement leverage in an underlying case. Many cry “bad faith” simply because they disagree with a claim handler’s determination. Others engage in elaborate efforts to “set up” carriers and adjusters, attempting to create the appearance of impropriety in pursuit of large punitive damages awards.Bad faith allegations can be particularly troubling, questioning the veracity of claims by specialists and insurers. These cases can expose insurers to significant liability and reputational harm. Chris prizes his relationships with his clients, many formed by years of vigorously battling spurious assertions of malice and intentional misconduct. Chris’ extensive experience helps him recognize Plaintiffs’ efforts to create/develop bad faith claims, often allowing him to curtail or resolve them early in the litigation process.