Phil Sumner Discusses Bad Faith Reform Efforts in CLM Magazine Article
Baker Sterchi Member Phil Sumner’s is a contributing author of the article, “Time's Up! Comparing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands,” published in the March/April 2025 edition of Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Magazine.
The article compares statutory efforts across different states to reform bad faith law, examining whether these reforms have changed how claimants present time-limited settlement demands and how insurers respond to them. Sumner’s section focuses on the increased complexity of handling time-limited demands in Missouri, including amendments to R.S.Mo. Section 537.065 and the requirements of the new time-limited demand statute, R.S.Mo. Section 537.058.
Sumner defends insurers and their insureds in matters involving construction defects, product liability, personal injury and premises liability. He is a member of CLM’s Construction Claims Committee and serves on the steering committee of ALFA International’s Construction Practice Group. He is licensed to practice in Missouri.
CLM is a national organization for claims and litigation management professionals, providing education, resources and networking opportunities. CLM Magazine addresses trends, topics of interest and industry challenges for professionals in the claims and litigation management field.
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