Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B198604
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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 |
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Oct. 7, 2008 | |
B198604
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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 |
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Sep. 17, 2008 | |
B198340
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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 |
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Sep. 3, 2008 | |
H029296
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Hollister v. Monterey Insurance Co.
Amended judgment may be modified to reflect trial court's intentions and avoid mootness. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 29, 2008 | |
07-56760
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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 |
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Aug. 14, 2008 | |
07-55308
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
H029296
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Hollister v. Monterey Insurance Co.
Amended judgment may be modified to reflect trial court's intentions and avoid mootness. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 31, 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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Jul. 22, 2008 | |
C057450
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Explorer Insurance Co. v. Gonzalez
Injured person's underinsurance coverage is not triggered where tortfeasor's policy provides equal potential coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
05-17425
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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 |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 |