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Kwok v. Transnation Title Insurance Co.
Transfer of property’s title from LLC, which was named insured, to nonmember trustees terminates coverage under policy.
Insurance Feb. 12, 2009
United National Insurance Co. v. Spectrum Worldwide Inc.
'First publication' clause excluding coverage for 'advertising injury' that occurred before policy's effective date applies to copyright infringement claims.
Insurance Feb. 3, 2009
Major v. Western Home Insurance Co.
Additional coverage increases coverage limits home insurance company is contractually bound to pay under terms of policy.
Insurance Feb. 2, 2009
State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
In case involving cleanup of hazardous waste site, state may recover beyond limits of any one liability insurance policy period.
Insurance Jan. 29, 2009
Safeco Insurance Co. v. Parks
Insurance company is not prejudiced by delayed notice where it relies on identical automobile exclusion to decline defense in substantially similar policies.
Insurance Jan. 28, 2009
State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
In case involving cleanup of hazardous waste site, state may recover beyond limits of any one liability insurance policy period.
Insurance Jan. 19, 2009
Cornhusker Casualty Insurance Co. v. Kachman
Issue of whether cancellation notice sent by certified mail satisfies notice requirement if never received by insured is certified to state supreme court.
Insurance Jan. 13, 2009
Mercury Insurance Co. v. Pearson
Additional driver listed in policy is not allowed uninsured motorist benefits where late fiancée was 'named insured.'
Insurance Jan. 7, 2009
Major v. Western Home Insurance Co.
Additional coverage increases coverage limits home insurance company is contractually bound to pay under terms of policy.
Insurance Jan. 7, 2009
State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
In case involving cleanup of hazardous waste site, state may recover beyond limits of any one liability insurance policy period.
Insurance Jan. 6, 2009
Food Pro International Inc. v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Court errs in finding that insurer had no duty to defend insured where third party sustains injuries.
Insurance Dec. 31, 2008
Otay Land Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co.
Declaratory relief is unavailable to injured third party against tortfeasor's insurer for failure to indemnify.
Insurance Dec. 23, 2008
Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Trial court correctly holds that insurer was required to contribute toward payment of statutory attorney fees.
Insurance Dec. 19, 2008
Compulink Management Center Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Parties are required to arbitrate dispute involving attorney fees owed to insured for defense by independent counsel.
Insurance Dec. 18, 2008
GGIS Insurance Services Inc. v. Superior Court (Capitol Indemnity Corp.)
Insurer has no duty to defend under policy that expressly precludes coverage for defense costs arising from insured's failure to pay money.
Insurance Dec. 15, 2008
The Upper Deck Co. LLC v. American International Specialty Lines Insurance Co.
Insurance policy insuring tax strategy later abandoned by insureds does not cover loss incurred as result of settlement with IRS.
Insurance Dec. 10, 2008
Troyk v. Farmers Group Inc. (Prematic Service Corp.)
Summary judgment is improper where plaintiff fails to show triable issue as to causation regarding standing in Unfair Competition Law action.
Insurance Dec. 10, 2008
Hecht v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Retail clothing owner who continues to perform substantial portion of work connected with employment is not 'totally' disabled.
Insurance Nov. 7, 2008
Power Fabricating Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Insurance company has no duty to defend where it made full payment of death benefits under worker compensation provisions of policy.
Insurance Oct. 31, 2008
Bouton v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Trial court must decide whether plaintiff is an insured entitled to enforce policy's arbitration provision.
Insurance Oct. 8, 2008
Brehm v. 21st Century Insurance Co.
Neither Genuine Dispute Rule nor right to request arbitration protect insurer who denies benefits on unreasonable grounds and in bad faith.
Insurance Oct. 7, 2008
Brehm v. 21st Century Insurance Co.
Neither Genuine Dispute Rule nor right to request arbitration protect insurer who denies benefits on unreasonable grounds and in bad faith.
Insurance Sep. 17, 2008
Spangle v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Used car dealer is liable for injuries under 'garage operations' policy where minor driver is not vehicle's owner.
Insurance Sep. 3, 2008
Hollister v. Monterey Insurance Co.
Amended judgment may be modified to reflect trial court's intentions and avoid mootness.
Insurance Aug. 29, 2008
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 Aug. 14, 2008
Life Insurance Co. of North America v. Ortiz
In interpleader action, divorce judgment does not extinguish ex-wife's expectancy interest in deceased officer's life insurance proceeds.
Insurance Aug. 4, 2008
Hollister v. Monterey Insurance Co.
Amended judgment may be modified to reflect trial court's intentions and avoid mootness.
Insurance Jul. 31, 2008
Chen v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
Where settlement offer attempts disposal of claims beyond those at issue, defendant cannot recover postoffer costs after plaintiff wins less favorable judgment.
Insurance Jul. 22, 2008
Explorer Insurance Co. v. Gonzalez
Injured person's underinsurance coverage is not triggered where tortfeasor's policy provides equal potential coverage.
Insurance Jul. 17, 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. American Home Assurance Co.
Insurance company has no duty to indemnify based on coverage for negligent publication where PlayStation 2 users bring claims alleging fraud.
Insurance Jul. 16, 2008