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Williams v. Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Insurance Services of California Inc.
Insurer is liable for failing to advise insured on workers' compensation insurance where insurance agent held herself out as having expertise.
Insurance Sep. 11, 2009
North American Capacity Insurance Co. v. Claremont Liability Insurance Co.
Insurer is not responsible for damages caused by subcontractors where insured failed to obtain agreements and certificates from each subcontractor.
Insurance Sep. 4, 2009
First American Title Insurance Co. v. XWarehouse Lending Corp.
Insurer has no duty to defend company that transferred funds to insured through borrowers' escrow accounts.
Insurance Sep. 1, 2009
Griffin Dewatering Corp. v. Northern Insurance Co. of New York
Insurer's denial of coverage based on pollution exclusion is reasonable despite later case law prohibiting denial of coverage for conventional pollution.
Insurance Sep. 1, 2009
Yokoyama v. Midland National Life Insurance Co.
Class certification improperly denied where Hawaii law does not require plaintiffs to show subjective reliance to establish commonality.
Insurance Aug. 31, 2009
Hinton v. Beck
Insurer may not intervene in action against policyholder where insurer previously denied insured coverage and defense.
Insurance Aug. 26, 2009
21st Century Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Quintana)
Automobile insurance company is required to pay pro rata share of litigation expenses pursuant to 'Common Fund Doctrine.'
Insurance Aug. 25, 2009
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 Aug. 17, 2009
Griffin Dewatering Corp. v. Northern Insurance Co. of New York
Insurer's denial of coverage based on pollution exclusion is reasonable despite later case law prohibiting denial of coverage for conventional pollution.
Insurance Aug. 13, 2009
Superior Dispatch Inc. v. Insurance Corp. of New York
Insurer's failure to notify insured of contractual limitations period establishes equitable estoppel to use limitations period as defense.
Insurance Aug. 4, 2009
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 Aug. 4, 2009
Dupree v. Holman Professional Counseling Centers
Insurer's refusal to provide reimbursement for services obtained by non-contracted residential treatment center is proper.
Insurance Jul. 30, 2009
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 Jul. 21, 2009
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 Jul. 17, 2009
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 Jul. 16, 2009
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 Jul. 14, 2009
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 Jul. 13, 2009
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 Jul. 3, 2009
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 Jun. 29, 2009
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 Jun. 26, 2009
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 Jun. 26, 2009
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 Jun. 24, 2009
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 Jun. 19, 2009
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 Jun. 11, 2009
Weston Reid LLC v. American Insurance Group Inc.
Uninsured motorist coverage is not considered third party coverage subject to Hospital Lien Act.
Insurance Jun. 8, 2009
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 May 21, 2009
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 May 11, 2009
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 May 6, 2009
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 Apr. 20, 2009
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 Apr. 20, 2009