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lated from bad-faith claims. That would be especially true in such a case as the one at bar, where a claim of less than $2,000 would produce a very slight penalty under the 12% provisions of Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-208. I am of the opinion that inordinate foot-dragging and delay or unreasonable denial of coverage may be strong evidence of bad faith. I would let that issue go to the jury.
Therefore, I respectfully dissent.
