§ 8371. Actions on insurance policies.
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§ 8371. Actions on insurance policies.
In an action arising under an insurance policy, if the court finds that the insurer has acted in bad faith toward the insured, the court may take all of the following actions:
(1)Award interest on the amount of the claim from the date the claim was made by the insured in an amount equal to the prime rate of interest plus 3%.
(2)Award punitive damages against the insurer.
(3)Assess court costs and attorney fees against the insurer.
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SUBCHAPTER H
DRUG NUISANCES
Sec.
8381. Short title of subchapter.
8382. Definitions.
8383. Action to abate.
8384. Complaint.
8385. Service of original process.
8386. Preliminary injunction.
8387. Protection of witnesses.
8388. Security.
8389. Judgment and remedies.
8390. Violation of injunctions or abatement order.
8391. Release and cancellation.
8392. Severability.
Enactment. Subchapter H was added December 14, 1992, P.L.872, No.140, effective in 60 days.
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