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Watt Industries v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Insurer had duty to defend policyholder who was being sued for selling substandard parts to city water systems. 		Insurance Oct. 7, 2004
Ace American Insurance Co. v. Walker
Car passenger injured in accident had no claim against insurer of driver's father's business. 		Insurance Oct. 7, 2004
Hangarter v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Former insured has no standing to bring state unfair competition claim in federal court because she has no contractual relationship with insurer. 		Insurance Oct. 5, 2004
Providence Health Plan v. McDowell
Health care insurer's lawsuit for breach of contract against policyholder was not pre-empted by ERISA. 		Insurance Oct. 4, 2004
Rios v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Plaintiff may not sue insurer for damages when policy did not include coverage for loss due to theft. 		Insurance Sep. 26, 2004
Jonathan Neil & Assoc. Inc. v. Jones
Doctrine of primary jurisdiction requires court to stay proceedings and refer insurance billing dispute to Insurance Commissioner. 		Insurance Sep. 23, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
Insurer is required to report to Architects Board settlement award exceeding $5,000 involving claim for damages against architect. 		Insurance Sep. 3, 2004
Nava v. Mercury Casualty Co.
Term 'registered' is not ambiguous in policy which also provides coverage for driver's negligence in non-owned automobiles. 		Insurance Aug. 24, 2004
Palacin v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court properly sustained insurance company's demurrer in homeowner insurance coverage case. 		Insurance Aug. 23, 2004
Sappington v. Orange Unified School District
Retired employees of school district do not have vested right to PPO coverage. 		Insurance Aug. 23, 2004
State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Insurance Guarantee Assoc.)
Compensable temporary disability or permanent disability satisfies requirements of Labor Code in granting relief for work-related injury. 		Insurance Aug. 23, 2004
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Low
Court must determine if records detailing number of exposures and premium dollars earned by insurer are exempt from disclosure under Government Code. 		Insurance Aug. 12, 2004
Jonathan Neil & Associates Inc. v. Jones
Billing mistake by insurer does not create tort action for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing. 		Insurance Aug. 5, 2004
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. Century Surety Co.
Defendant insurer had duty to contribute on pro rata basis for legal expenses incurred by plaintiff insurer in defending common insured. 		Insurance Jul. 30, 2004
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Garamendi
'Community Service Statement' filed by insurance companies is subject to public inspection and public disclosure. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
F & H Construction v. ITT Hartford Insurance Co. of the Midwest
Use of inadequate pile caps during construction project was not 'property damage' under insurance policy. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Valentine v. Membrila Insurance Services Inc.
Stipulated judgment against policyholder does not create presumption of liability against insurance broker. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Chen v. Superior Court (Gill)
Trial court erred in approving payment of medical malpractice claim which was excluded by Insurance Code Section 1280.7. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Haynes v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Limiting provisions of insurance policy must be conspicuous and clear to layperson to be enforceable. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Textron Financial Corp. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Punitive damages award that is more than 10 times amount of compensatory damages is reduced. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Mercury Casualty Co. v. Maloney
Passenger is obligated to reimburse insurer for medical payments it made from settlement proceeds she received from driver at fault for accident. 		Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
Miranda v. 21st Century Insurance Co.
Court had jurisdiction to dismiss arbitration regarding underinsured motorist claim. 		Insurance Jul. 28, 2004
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich v. Vigilant Insurance Co.
Dispute between insurer and policyholder regarding defense expenses incurred by independent counsel is not subject to arbitration. 		Insurance Jul. 26, 2004
Corby v. Gulf Insurance Co.
Plaintiff is entitled to recover under bond issued to developer of housing project subject to Subdivided Lands Law. 		Insurance Jul. 26, 2004
Roth v. L.A. Door Co.
Employer's claim is not "covered claim" under Insurance Code therefore it is not entitled to reimbursement from CIGA. 		Insurance Jul. 26, 2004
California Fair Plan Assn. v. Superior Court (Darwish)
Insured's failure to submit to examination under oath bars action against insurer for recovery of loss. 		Insurance Jul. 26, 2004
Ochs v. Pacificare of California
Health care plan isn't statutorily obligated to pay for emergency services when payment responsibilities are delegated to medical provider. 		Insurance Jul. 23, 2004
Black Diamond Asphalt Inc. v. Superior Court (Adames)
Law does not preclude self-insured plaintiff from seeking indemnification from insured of insolvent insurer. 		Insurance Jul. 21, 2004
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Altman)
Victims of Northridge earthquake are entitled to insurance coverage for building code upgrades but not land stabilization. 		Insurance Jul. 12, 2004
Brizuela v. CalFarm Insurance Co.
Insurer may deny claim where insured fails to submit to requirement of examination under oath. 		Insurance Jul. 12, 2004
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