Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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H029043
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Stonelight Tile Inc. v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
In insurance case, California Insurance Guarantee Association prevails where plaintiff's loss is not 'covered claim'. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
G035677
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Levy v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
There is no minimum standard for determining required repairs for restoring insured vehicle to pre-accident condition. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
B187706
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Jordan v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Prior litigation finding insurer's policy interpretation 'reasonable' does not justify summary disposition of insured's bad faith claim. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | |
B188740
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Simon Marketing v. Gulf Insurance Co.
Loss of business and settlement and defense costs are not considered 'property' under property insurance contract. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 11, 2007 | |
S136690
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TRB Investments Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Renovation work being performed on building at time of loss may have rendered building 'under construction' such that vacancy exclusion does not apply. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
G035046
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Transcontinental Insurance Co. v. Insurance Co. of the State of Pennsylvania
Insurer that tendered defense may not seek reimbursement from other insurers if underlying claims defended were not potentially covered by other insurer's policies. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
D049257
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Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club v. Superior Court (Williams)
Interest charged for making payment of annual premium in installments is not considered part of 'premium' paid for coverage. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 26, 2007 | |
B187706
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Jordan v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Prior litigation finding insurer's policy interpretation 'reasonable' does not justify summary disposition of insured's bad faith claim. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 23, 2007 | |
E038114
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O'Hanesian v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Arbitration was appropriate forum for plaintiff seeking determination of rights to uninsured motorist benefits under terms of insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
D048522
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Bouton v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Arbitration of dispute regarding whether claimant is entitled to uninsured motorist benefits is mandated by statute, and cannot be limited by policy's language. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
C053352
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Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. Superior Court (American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co.)
Insurer was not authorized to recover its insured's deductible pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Section 2695.7. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 20, 2007 | |
B187743
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Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Where single event causes both property damage and personal injury, there is only one 'occurrence' for purposes of determining policy benefits. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 2007 | |
B184917
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Rappaport-Scott v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
In case involving first party insurance coverage claim, complaint does not support breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
A114157
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Zembsch v. Superior Court (Health Net of California Inc.)
Health care service plan provider's failure to provide 'prominently displayed' arbitration disclosure rendered any resultant arbitration agreement unenforceable. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
B182575
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Cheviot Vista Homeowners Association v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Absent showing by insured that cost of repair exceeded policy deductible, summary judgment in favor of insurer is appropriate. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 6, 2007 | |
B184276
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August Entertainment Inc. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Insurance benefits under directors and officers liability policy are not available to cover contract price of failed business deal. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 5, 2007 | |
E037627
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State of California v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Exclusions in policy did not relieve insurer from indemnifying state for damage caused by gradual escape of pollutants from waste disposal site. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 5, 2007 | |
A111813
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Combs v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Supplementary payments provision of insurance policy did not require insurer to reimburse insured for attorney fees ordered against him in suit. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 5, 2007 | |
E037627
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State of California v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Exclusions in policy did not relieve insurer from indemnifying state for damage caused by gradual escape of pollutants from waste disposal site. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 31, 2007 | |
B181837
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ACS Systems Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Liability insurer is not required to defend insured charged with invasion of privacy for sending unsolicited fax advertisements. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 31, 2007 | |
B180134
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Camacho v. Automobile Club of Southern California
Uninsured motorist at fault in accident failed to demonstrate that party's insurer's attempts to collect monies due was unfair practice. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 29, 2007 | |
04-56394
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Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. v. Gulf Insurance Co.
Grant of summary judgment to insurer is not proper where court erred in holding that insured's settlement was for uninsurable relief. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 12, 2007 | |
A111643
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State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Wells Fargo Bank
Insurer may invoke right of subrogation only if insurer can demonstrate superior equities based on other party's level of fault for harm. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 11, 2007 | |
A110973
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Employers Insurance Co. of Wausau v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
Defendants are required to contribute to cost of defending environmental tort suits filed after their comprehensive settlements with mutual insured. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 9, 2007 | |
04-56394
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Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. v. Gulf Insurance Co.
Grant of summary judgment to insurer is not proper where court erred in holding that insured's settlement was for uninsurable relief. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
04-35989
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Airborne Freight Corp. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Genuine issue of material fact exists where scope of coverage statement in insurance policy is interpreted liberally in favor of insured. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
E037627
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State of California v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Exclusions in policy did not relieve insurer from indemnifying state for damage caused by gradual escape of pollutants from waste disposal site. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
S122850
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Pilimai v. Farmers Insurance Exchange Co.
Cost-shifting provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 apply to uninsured motorist arbitrations conducted pursuant to Insurance Code Section 11580.2. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
A114157
|
Zembsch v. Superior Court (Health Net of California Inc.)
Health care service plan provider's failure to provide 'prominently displayed' arbitration disclosure rendered any resultant arbitration agreement unenforceable. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 2, 2007 | |
B177005
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Medill v. Westport Insurance Corp.
Insurer whose policy coverage excluded contract claims had no duty to defend its insured against negligence and breach of fiduciary duty claims. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 8, 2006 |