This bill amends section 44-359 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to attorney's fees in insurance-related lawsuits. The new language specifies that in cases where a beneficiary or other entitled person brings an action against an insurance company, the court must award a reasonable attorney's fee in addition to the recovery amount, unless the plaintiff's judgment does not exceed an offer made by the defendant. The bill also clarifies that this provision does not apply when the plaintiff's right to bring the action is based on a post-loss assignment of rights or benefits related to property damage claims.

Additionally, the bill repeals the original section 44-359, thereby updating the legal framework governing attorney's fees in insurance cases. The changes aim to harmonize the provisions related to attorney's fees while ensuring that specific circumstances, such as post-loss assignments, are appropriately addressed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-359