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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
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 Jul. 15, 2008
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 Jul. 14, 2008
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 Jul. 11, 2008
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 Jun. 30, 2008
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 Jun. 23, 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 Jun. 23, 2008
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 Jun. 23, 2008
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 Jun. 19, 2008
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 Jun. 18, 2008
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 Jun. 18, 2008
Bouton v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Issue of claimant's coverage under uninsured motorist provision is not subject to arbitration under Insurance Code.
Insurance Jun. 11, 2008
Ferguson v. Coregis Insurance Co.
Insurance policy endorsement reducing general liability limit by means of non-existent standard is unenforceable.
Insurance Jun. 4, 2008
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 May 22, 2008
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 May 21, 2008
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 May 20, 2008
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 Apr. 28, 2008
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 Apr. 24, 2008
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 Apr. 8, 2008
Fogel v. Farmers Group, Inc.
Attorney-in-fact is not immune from lawsuit brought by insurance policyholders seeking to recover alleged excessive fees.
Insurance Apr. 8, 2008
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 Apr. 7, 2008