What can I do if my insurer refuses to pay a valid claim in Georgia?
Quick answer:
Georgia's bad-faith statute (O.C.G.A. 33-4-6) applies when an insurer refuses to pay a valid claim without a reasonable basis. After a 60-day written demand, a court can award the loss plus a penalty of up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, along with attorney fees.
