Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B171654
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Kotler v. Pacificare of California
Plaintiff can establish breach of contract against HMO that unreasonably delayed referral to specialist. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
04-15332
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Gerling Global Reinsurance Corp. of America v. Garamendi
Insurers of Holocaust-era policies were prevailing parties entitled to award of reasonable attorney fees. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
03-15562
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Gatti v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Insurer's violation of ERISA time limits does not justify more stringent review of its decision to deny coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 23, 2005 | |
C045000
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American Insurance Association v. Garamendi
Insurance regulation regarding 'use it and lose it' homeowner's policies was invalid. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 22, 2005 | |
03-15728
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PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. v. American International Specialty Lines Insurance Co.
Company's violations of real estate statute were 'wrongful acts' covered by malpractice insurance policy. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 21, 2005 | |
B172918
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Fiege v. Cooke
Settlement is enforceable where insurers fully cover settlement under policy that gives them right to settle without insureds' consent. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 21, 2005 | |
B172017
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American Casualty Company of Reading, PA v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Coverage of additional insured is unlimited although policyholder would not have to indemnify because loss resulted from negligence of additional insured. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 11, 2005 | |
D043455
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Rombe Corp. v. Allied Insurance Co.
Definition of 'advertising' in commercial general liability policy does not extend its scope to include personal solicitation. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
B175993
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California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Argonaut Insurance Co.)
Insurer is not entitled to reimbursement from insurance guarantee association for benefits paid to injured party. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
S109735
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Julian v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Co.
Insurer may rely on provision excluding damage caused by rain-induced landslide to deny homeowner's claim. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
A105789
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Radian Guaranty Inc. v. Garamendi
Insurer that is authorized to transact mortgage guaranty insurance may not sell title insurance. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
A102803
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Third Blind Eye Inc. v. Near North Entertainment Insurance Services LLC
Insured who prevailed on issue of coverage may pursue negligence claims against business manager and insurance broker. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
H026360
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Carmel Development Co. v. RLI Insurance Co.
Excess insurer was not obligated to contribute to settlement equally with other excess insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
B171304
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Cordova v. 21st Century Insurance Co.
Insured whose claim was barred by limitations period is not precluded from obtaining equitable relief. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
C047317
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Bullard v. California State Automobile Association
Amendment that extends statute of limitations for uninsured motorist claims to two years is not retroactive. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
C041384
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Hodgson v. Banner Life Insurance Company
Applicant for life insurance who died before receiving policy is covered because insurer received payment and ultimately approved application. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
C046333
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Penn-America Insurance Co. v. Mike's Tailoring
Insurance policy exclusion for water that backs up from sewer includes sewage that accompanies water. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
G032508
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Stephenson v. Argonaut Insurance Co.
Trial court may dismiss action against insurer seeking relief for failure to indemnify insured when no potential for coverage existed. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
B174412
|
Berger v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
California Insurance Guarantee Association may be liable for claims of victims of Northridge quake against insolvent insurers. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
B158336
|
Gill v. Rich
Members of medical malpractice trust must pay assessments levied upon them in receivership action. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 5, 2005 | |
B174412
|
Berger v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
California Insurance Guarantee Association may be liable for claims of victims of Northridge quake against insolvent insurers. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 3, 2005 | |
B170364
|
Mitchell v. United National Insurance Co.
Insurer may rescind fire insurance policy for misrepresentations in application that were not willful. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 2, 2005 | |
A104076
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Insurer properly rejected chemical exposure claims under the policy's pollution exclusion provision. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 2, 2005 | |
03-16183
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Gatti v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Insurer's violation of ERISA time limits does not justify more stringent review of its decision to deny coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 22, 2005 | |
D043793
|
Daun v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Insurance policy that excludes motor vehicles with less than four wheels from coverage is contrary to public policy. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2005 | |
C041384
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Hodgson v. Banner Life Insurance Company
Applicant for life insurance who died before receiving policy is covered because insurer received payment and ultimately approved application. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 17, 2005 | |
04-15332
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Gerling Global Reinsurance v. Garamendi
Insurers of Holocaust-era policies were prevailing parties entitled to award of reasonable attorney fees. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 13, 2005 | |
03-15728
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PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. v. American International Specialty Lines Insurance Co.
Company's violations of real estate statute were 'wrongful acts' covered by malpractice insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 10, 2005 | |
B167676
|
City of Los Angeles v. Allianz Insurance Co.
City that directed traffic on loading dock was not covered 'borrower' of truck under insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
A103727
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People v. National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Co.
Criminal defendant who did not appear at hearing based on court's statements did not cause forfeiture of bail bond. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 18, 2005 |