Discovery

New Consultant but the Same Cat-and-Mouse Game: Who Has State Farm’s Accenture Claims Analysis and Documents?

Oct 01, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Oklahoma Algebra Problem: Discovery, Secrecy, and the Effort to Disqualify Reggie Whitten

Sep 23, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Good Faith Is Apparently a Trade Secret

Aug 22, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Follow the Claim System: The Discovery State Farm Wildfire Policyholders Need

Jul 29, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Hail Claim Playbook: Why State Farm’s Training May Become Exhibit A in Oklahoma

Jul 27, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Ohio Supreme Court Restricts Discovery in Bad Faith Cases

Mar 02, 2026 By Bob Rutter and Chip Merlin

Why Is State Farm Asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to Protect Its Secret Claims Playbook?

Jan 22, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Hidden Game Inside Xactimate: A Federal Judge Pulls Back the Curtain

Aug 26, 2025 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Water Protocol

Feb 27, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Orders Setting Criteria to be an Appraiser, Procedure for Determining Umpire, Discovery During Appraisal, and Details of the Appraisal Award

Aug 08, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Bifurcation of Bad Faith Cases Leads to Secrecy and More Insurer Bad Faith

Jun 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Claims Management Goals and Incentives Regarding Claims Adjuster Performance Are Discoverable

Jun 13, 2024 By Chip Merlin