This bill amends section 44-359 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, specifically addressing provisions related to attorney's fees in insurance-related lawsuits. The bill stipulates that when a beneficiary or 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 fails to secure a judgment exceeding any offer made by the insurance company. The bill also clarifies that if the plaintiff's right to bring the action is based on a post-loss assignment of rights or benefits from a property owner's claim for damage to insured property, the standard provisions for attorney's fees do not apply.

Additionally, the original section 44-359 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous legal language. The amendments aim to harmonize the provisions regarding attorney's fees while ensuring that specific circumstances, such as post-loss assignments, are adequately addressed in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-359