Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S155129
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Delgado v. Interinsurance Exchange of The Automobile Club of Southern California
Insured's unreasonable belief in self-defense does not turn intentional battery and assault into 'accident' warranting coverage. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 4, 2009 | |
07-55617
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Dupree v. Holman Professional Counseling Centers
Insurer's refusal to provide reimbursement for services obtained by non-contracted residential treatment center is proper. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 30, 2009 | |
B206896
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Bosetti v. The United States Life Insurance Co.
Summary judgment reversed for determination of whether former employee's disability was mental and physical prior to termination. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 21, 2009 | |
B207571
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Yeager v. Blue Cross of California
Health insurance provider satisfies duty to offer infertility treatment coverage where plaintiff claimed that amount offered was insufficient. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 17, 2009 | |
B209526
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OneBeacon America Insurance Co. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Insurer's obligation for equitable contribution arises when notice of litigation is given and diligent inquiry would reveal potential exposure to claim. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 16, 2009 | |
06-16417
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Biltmore Associates LLC v. Twin City Fire Insurance Co.
Policy excluding claims by insured against corporation’s directors and officers also bars assignee’s claim for coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 14, 2009 | |
B209404
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Maystruk v. Infinity Insurance Co.
Insurer is not required to pay 100 percent of reasonable repair costs incurred at facility of insured's choice. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 13, 2009 | |
B206207
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Venoco Inc. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co.
Insurance policy requiring oil company to notify insurer of toxic pollution claim within 60 days of discovering accident is enforceable. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 3, 2009 | |
B202888
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State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Mintarsih
Insurer has no obligation to pay costs awarded against insureds arising from claims that were not at least potentially covered by policies. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 29, 2009 | |
B209526
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OneBeacon America Insurance Co. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Insurer's obligation for equitable contribution arises when notice of litigation is given and diligent inquiry would reveal potential exposure to claim. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 26, 2009 | |
B206501
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Supervalu Inc. v. Wexford Underwriting Managers Inc.
Trial court properly excludes extrinsic evidence where insured interpreted policy as aggregating multiple injuries sustained by employees into one injury. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 26, 2009 | |
B206501
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Supervalu Inc. v. Wexford Underwriting Managers Inc.
Trial court properly excludes extrinsic evidence where insured interpreted policy as aggregating multiple injuries sustained by employees into one injury. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 24, 2009 | |
08-295
|
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bailey
Approved settlement bars actions related to insurer's coverage of asbestos manufacturer where plaintiffs claimed that insurer hid information obtained during coverage period. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 19, 2009 | |
B206066
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Oravecz v. New York Life Insurance Co.
Summary judgment proper where plaintiff failed to allege triable issue of material fact that broker was not independent contractor. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 11, 2009 | |
E044892
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Weston Reid LLC v. American Insurance Group Inc.
Uninsured motorist coverage is not considered third party coverage subject to Hospital Lien Act. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 8, 2009 | |
07-15316
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Evanston Insurance Co. v. OEA Inc.
Notice of suit holding insured liable was received prior to insurance policy period entitling insurer to reimbursement for defense costs. |
Insurance |
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May 21, 2009 | |
B205892
|
Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
No ordinary preemption under ERISA for claim arising from statute requiring California health care providers to reimburse for insured's emergency care. |
Insurance |
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May 11, 2009 | |
B202617
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Freedman v. State Farm Insurance Co.
Where water damage is excluded peril, insurance policy may refuse coverage for water damage induced by third-party negligence. |
Insurance |
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May 6, 2009 | |
B207405
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Mintz v. Blue Cross of California
Health care plan administrator must exercise due care in protecting plan member from injury caused by administration of benefits. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 20, 2009 | |
S157001
|
Fairbanks v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Farmers New World Life Insurance Co.)
Life insurance does not qualify as 'service' subject to the Consumers Legal Remedies Act. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 20, 2009 | |
07-56760
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Northrop Grumman Corp. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Where excess policy excludes flood coverage in contrast to primary policy, insurer is not required to pay for damage from Hurricane Katrina. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 3, 2009 | |
07-35812
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Alexander Manufacturing Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust v. Illinois Union Insurance Co.
Under Oregon law, anti-assignment clause does not cover post-loss assignments of interest. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 26, 2009 | |
D049983
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Troyk v. Farmers Group Inc.
Summary judgment reversed where plaintiff did not address how alleged conduct caused 'injury in fact' required by Unfair Competition Law. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 12, 2009 | |
07-15357
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Walker v. Geico General Insurance Co.
Request for injunctive relief absent showing of lost money or property insufficient standing to sue under California Unfair Competition Law. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 11, 2009 | |
B199461
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Broberg v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Insurance policy disclaimers insufficient inquiry notice to trigger statute of limitations period for unfair competition claim. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 3, 2009 | |
B199978
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McCoy v. Progressive West Insurance Co.
Reasonableness instruction pursuant to California Civil Instruction 2331 supports insurer bad claim finding where no genuine issue is shown. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 2, 2009 | |
C054983
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Sutter Health Uninsured Pricing Cases
Court has broad discretion to approve class action settlement as fair and reasonable, motion to intervene requires filing of compliant in intervention. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 26, 2009 | |
A119005
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Executive Risk Indemnity Inc. v. Jones
Insurer is bound by default judgment against its insured when given notice and opportunity to defend. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 24, 2009 | |
07-56541
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Winterrowd v. American General Annuity Insurance Co.
Plaintiffs may recover attorney fees generated by member of Oregon Bar who assists California attorney in litigating case before district court. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 18, 2009 | |
A120072
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National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh v. Cambridge Integrated Services Group Inc.
In insurance case, defendant's duty of care to plaintiff does not create conflict of loyalties. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 13, 2009 |