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Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
When insurer assigns attorney to represent insured, attorney has duty to insurer, even if non-client, and may be liable to insurer for negligence. 		Insurance Jun. 20, 2001
George v. Farmers Insurance Company
Prior use of vehicle was irrelevant to determination of coverage under homeowners insurance policy for incident that occurred during policy period. 		Insurance Jun. 18, 2001
In re Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.
Court should not have postponed decision regarding insurance company's duty to defend policyholder until conclusion of lawsuit. 		Insurance Jun. 12, 2001
Hyden v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Automobile insurance contract required replacement of damaged vehicle with vehicle of similar market value. 		Insurance Jun. 12, 2001
Potter v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Comp.
Plaintiff who signs acknowledgment and satisfaction of judgment is precluded from seeking appellate review. 		Insurance Jun. 11, 2001
Castillo v. Miller's Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Agricultural vehicle used for commercial purposes and driven long distances on interstate highways is required to be insured as motor vehicle. 		Insurance Jun. 3, 2001
Blue Ridge v. Jocobsen
Summary judgment awarded to insurer that denies coverage to policyholders for defending dog bite litigation when it falls within policy exclusion. 		Insurance May 25, 2001
Diaz v. National Car Rental Systems Inc.
Supplemental liability insurance purchased when renting a car operates as primary liability coverage, not excess coverage. 		Insurance May 23, 2001
Godrey v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Arbitration proceedings are subject to provisions of Washington's Arbitration Act, which doesn't provide for trial de novo for disgruntled party. 		Insurance May 21, 2001
Van Noy v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Lawsuit against insurance company that delayed coverage decisions may proceed. 		Insurance May 20, 2001
Getz v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.
Ambiguity in insurance policy limiting coverage should be construed against insurer. 		Insurance May 20, 2001
Hoffman v. Regence Blue Shield
Non managed health plans are subject to mandates of alternative provider statute. 		Insurance May 18, 2001
Industrial Indemnity Co. v. Apple Computer Inc.
Insurer's duty to defend doesn't include defending against English trademark infringement suit that's excluded from coverage. 		Insurance May 18, 2001
Hayden v. Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co.
Insurer not precluded from raising additional defenses in denying coverage beyond those initially asserted in denial letter. 		Insurance May 18, 2001
Kent Farms Inc.v. Zurich Insurance Co
Insured's pollution exclusion clause is not applicable where faulty intake valve causes diesel fuel to back-flow over individual resulting in serious injury. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Among other things, excess insurer's duty to defend may not be triggered if primary insurer's obligation to pay still in force. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
Lenzi v. Redland Insurance Co.
Insurer receives proper notice of insured's lawsuit against tortfeasor when insured sends carrier copy of summons and complaint. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
Ellwein v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.
Insurance company acted in bad faith by manipulating expert initially hired to work on behalf of insured. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
North Pacific Insurance Co. v. Christensen
Insurance company must cover claim arising from underinsured motorist who caused collision by grabbing wheel while in passenger seat. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
Centennial Insurance Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
'Time on risk' method of apportioning defense costs of mutual insured is more equitable than bright line rule of equal apportionment. 		Insurance May 17, 2001
Aluminum Company of America v. Accident and Casualty Insurance Co.
It is burden of insurer, not insured, to prove risk of fortuity. 		Insurance May 16, 2001
American Medical International Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh
Where policy does not cover claims filed by former director, there is no breach of implied covenant of good faith. 		Insurance May 16, 2001
Schwindt v. Commonwealth Insurance Co.
Breach of contract claim against insurance company does not accrue until it rejects claim for coverage. 		Insurance May 16, 2001
Overton v. Consolidated Insurance Co.
Question of whether insured expected or intended the damage that occurred is a question that remained when trial court dismissed insured's claims. 		Insurance May 13, 2001
Bowers v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Mold damage to home caused by tenants' indoor marijuana growth operations constitutes vandalism which is covered under homeowner's insurance policy. 		Insurance May 11, 2001
Herman v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
Insurer is entitled to summary judgment where insured fails to cooperate in investigation of claims as required by policy agreement. 		Insurance May 10, 2001
Home Savings of America v. Continental Insurance Co.
Mortgagee may recover under standard mortgage clause where insured demolished premises and breached homeowners' policy without mortgagee's knowledge. 		Insurance May 9, 2001
Boston Mutual Insurance v. Murphree
Employee health plan, governed by ERISA, may not coordinate medical benefits with participant's uninsured motorist coverage. 		Insurance May 9, 2001
Marathon Ashland Pipe Line v. Maryland Casualty Company
Insurance company had duty to defend and indemnify additional insured where employee's injury was result of ongoing operations of insured company. 		Insurance May 9, 2001
American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance v. Osborn
Insurance company's damage appraisal that is lower than policyholder's does not constitute bad faith. 		Insurance May 9, 2001
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