What is a motion to intervene in an insurance litigation case?

A motion to intervene in an insurance litigation case is a legal request by a third party to join an existing lawsuit. This third party, known as an intervenor, usually seeks to join the case because they believe they have a vested interest in its outcome. In Virginia, an intervenor can file a motion to intervene in the case by submitting a petition to the court. They must explain why they would like to become a party to the lawsuit and outline their interest in its outcome. The intervenor must also provide proof that they are directly affected by the lawsuit or have proof that their rights or property are affected by the lawsuit in order to be granted intervention. The court will then consider the petition and decide whether or not to grant the motion to intervene. If the court grants the motion, the intervenor will be allowed to participate in the case and can present arguments and evidence to support their position. In insurance litigation cases, an intervenor could be a third-party provider of goods or services, or an insured party who believes they have a stake in the case’s outcome. An intervenor in an insurance litigation case could be an insurance company suing an insured party for bad faith or an insurer seeking to dispute a claim made by an insured party. In either case, an intervenor seeks to intervene in order to protect their rights or interests.

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