"Bad faith" refers to situations where someone is not honest or sincere in their actions or intentions. It means deliberately acting in a way that deceives or manipulates others, usually for personal gain or to cause harm. Full definition
This may include negotiating with the insurance company to seek a fair settlement or even taking your case to court if the insurer has acted in bad faith in handling your claim. (findacaraccidentattorney.com)
The types of insurance bad faith claims can arise in the context of a personal injury claim with an auto insurer or a claim for benefits under your own health insurance. (renopersonalinjurylawyer.com)
In many cases though, there is an element of bad faith in using a long deceased author's name on a product that has little resemblance to anything he or she actually produced. (slaw.ca)