Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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06-35539
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Conrad v. Ace Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Adjusted Gross Revenue Insurance Policy incorporates procedures outlined in Federal Crop Insurance Corp.'s Adjusted Gross Revenue Standards Handbook. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
G038816
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Medina v. Safe-Guard Products International Inc.
Where consumer buys insurance contract from unlicensed, out of state insurer, unfair competition claim fails in light of contract's enforceability. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 14, 2008 | |
B202768
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State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Superior Court (Wright)
Insurance company owes duty to defend insuree who did not intend to inflict injuries suffered by plaintiff. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 11, 2008 | |
B202768
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State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Superior Court (Wright)
Insurance company owes duty to defend insuree who did not intend to inflict injuries suffered by plaintiff. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 30, 2008 | |
G038816
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Medina v. Safe-Guard Products International Inc.
Where consumer buys insurance contract from unlicensed, out of state insurer, unfair competition claim fails in light of contract's enforceability. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
B194345
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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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
G038749
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Roberts v. Assurance Company of America
Summary adjudication is correctly granted for defendants in insurance case where there are no triable issues of fact regarding liability coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
B195281
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Long v. Century Indemnity Company
Where conflict of interest gives insurer duty to provide insured independent counsel, fee dispute between counsel and insurer is subject to arbitration. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 19, 2008 | |
B195047
|
Westrec Marina Management Inc. v. Arrowood Indemnity Company
Insurance company's refusal to indemnify is upheld after insured failed to give notice of attorney's demand letter within proper time period. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 18, 2008 | |
G038749
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Roberts v. Assurance Company of America
Summary adjudication is correctly granted for defendants in insurance case where there are no triable issues of fact regarding liability coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 18, 2008 | |
S149851
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Bouton v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Issue of claimant's coverage under uninsured motorist provision is not subject to arbitration under Insurance Code. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 11, 2008 | |
06-35867
|
Ferguson v. Coregis Insurance Co.
Insurance policy endorsement reducing general liability limit by means of non-existent standard is unenforceable. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 4, 2008 | |
A116302
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Devonwood Condominium Owners Association v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Lower court judgment must be vacated where it does not conform to appraisal award upon which it is based. |
Insurance |
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May 22, 2008 | |
A116302
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Devonwood Condominium Owners Association v. Farmers Insurance Condominium Owners Association
Lower court judgment must be vacated where it does not conform to appraisal award upon which it is based. |
Insurance |
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May 21, 2008 | |
B193543
|
Monticello Insurance Co. v. Essex Insurance Co.
Insurance company owes no duty to defend general contractor where subcontractor's policy does not cover homeowners' claims against additional insured. |
Insurance |
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May 20, 2008 | |
06-15622
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James River Insurance Co. v. Schenk
Insurer cannot deny coverage to law firm based on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' where application's request for potential malpractice claims calls for opinion. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 28, 2008 | |
B200959
|
Employers Reinsurance Co. v. Superior Court (Thorpe Insulation Co.)
Course of performance evidence is admissible in interpretation of insurance contract only when performance is pursuant to contract, not subsequent settlement agreement. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 24, 2008 | |
D049861
|
Great Western Drywall Inc. v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Co.
Trial court correctly determined that insurer owed insured no defense or indemnification in underlying action. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 8, 2008 | |
B182156
|
Fogel v. Farmers Group, Inc.
Attorney-in-fact is not immune from lawsuit brought by insurance policyholders seeking to recover alleged excessive fees. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 8, 2008 | |
B200959
|
Employers Reinsurance Co. v. Superior Court (Thorpe Insulation Co.)
Course of performance evidence is admissible in interpretation of insurance contract only when performance is pursuant to contract, not subsequent settlement agreement. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 7, 2008 | |
B196695
|
Lyons v. Fire Insurance Exchange
Insurer has no duty to defend where insured's alleged sexual advances, at heart of underlying claim, cannot be deemed 'accident.' |
Insurance |
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Apr. 7, 2008 | |
06-35677
|
Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. v. Owen
Insurer is entitled to summary judgment absent evidence that injured director was driving truck as temporary substitute for vehicle named in policy. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 27, 2008 | |
06-55936
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Manzarek v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Insurer's motion to dismiss is improperly granted where allegations in underlying complaint raise potential for coverage under policy. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 26, 2008 | |
D050433
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Qualcomm Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Settlement with primary insurer for amount below policy limit does not exhaust coverage for purposes of triggering underwriters' excess coverage obligation. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 26, 2008 | |
06-15622
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James River Insurance Co. v. Schenk
Insurer cannot deny coverage to law firm based on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' where application's request for potential malpractice claims calls for opinion. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
B182156
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Fogel v. Farmers Group Inc.
Attorney-in-fact is not immune from lawsuit brought by insurance policyholders seeking to recover alleged excessive fees. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
B197960
|
Wedemeyer v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
Where exhaustion rule applies only to automobile liability policies, defendant is required to pay additional costs under underinsured motorist coverage. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 14, 2008 | |
B192216
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American Casualty Co. v. Miller
Where pollution exclusion clause excludes coverage for environmental pollution event, there is no coverage for injuries resulting from pollution. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 31, 2008 | |
06-35106
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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 |
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Jan. 31, 2008 | |
G035579
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Hailey v. California Physicians' Service
Where health services plan’s rescission of contract for misrepresentation or omission is based on disputed facts, grant of summary judgment is improper. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 24, 2008 |