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Caldwell v. Life Insurance Co. of North America
Disability benefits were improperly denied due to administrator's 'arbitrary and capricious' decision.
Insurance May 14, 2002
Dart Industries Inc. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Insurer isn't obligated to defend insured in product liability suits where insured does not present proof of terms and conditions of lost policy.
Insurance May 14, 2002
Carrington Estate Planning Services v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Insurer cannot deny benefits under life insurance policy based on late notice of disability unless it shows it was prejudiced.
Insurance May 13, 2002
Leanderson v. Farmers Insurance Co. of Washington
Insurer was not liable for coverage of residential fire started by babysitter based on 'business pursuits' exclusion.
Insurance May 9, 2002
Alpha Therapeutic Corp. v. Home Insurance Co.
Insurance companies were obligated to cover policyholder facing liability for AIDS-related injuries.
Insurance Apr. 7, 2002
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh
Insurer with uniquely-worded 'other insurance' provision is relieved of duty to defend policyholder.
Insurance Apr. 5, 2002
Anaya v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles)
Uninsured plaintiff is not prevented from pursuing noneconomic damages in claim against city for helicopter crash.
Insurance Apr. 3, 2002
Fazio v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurers are not required to offer enhanced PIP coverage to motorcycle drivers.
Insurance Mar. 28, 2002
Daugherty v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Claim for breach of contract for failure to indemnify was not barred by statute of limitations.
Insurance Mar. 28, 2002
San Diego Housing Commission v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Under a policy's supplemental payment provision, an insurer's liability is limited when paying a judgment creditor.
Insurance Mar. 26, 2002
Chambi v. Regents of University of California
University that indemnified physician was authorized to settle medical malpractice case without consent of physician.
Insurance Mar. 26, 2002
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Kastner
Automobile insurance policy covered injuries to insured that resulted from assault.
Insurance Mar. 20, 2002
Old Republic Insurance Co. v. Durango Air Service Inc.
Insureds are entitled to $700,000 under Aviation Policy and $1 million under CGL Policy as result of fatal airplane crash.
Insurance Mar. 19, 2002
Avemco Insurance Co. v. Northern Colorado Air Charter, Inc.
Among other things, insured's endorsement and retention of premium refund check from insurer is objective manifestation of assent to recission.
Insurance Mar. 13, 2002
Vu v. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Certified Question to California Supreme Court: Does Insurance Code bar claim brought more than one year after damage sustained but within one year of discovery?
Insurance Mar. 12, 2002
Hamilton v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Insurer not bound by settlement agreement between insured and claimants where insurer doesn't participate in negotiations and is providing insured's defense.
Insurance Mar. 8, 2002
Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Policy that provided coverage for property damage did not extend to damages for misrepresentation.
Insurance Mar. 7, 2002
Pike v. American States Preferred Insurance Co.
Location of accident was crucial in determining scope of insurance coverage.
Insurance Mar. 7, 2002
Vargas v. Athena Assurance Co.
Summary judgment is proper when insurnce policy specifically excludes coverage of vehicles owned by employees.
Insurance Mar. 7, 2002
Midwest Mutual Insurance Co. v. St. Anthony Hospital
Insurer required to pay interest on PIP benefits not paid within thirty days.
Insurance Feb. 28, 2002
Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Indemnification policy is not triggered when there is no property damage to third party.
Insurance Feb. 28, 2002
Barstad v. Pacific Northwest Title Insurance Co. Inc.
Title insurance company has no duty to disclose title defects before issuing preliminary commitments.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
ARCO, as 'additional insured,' is covered under subcontractor's general liability policy for 'liability arising out of' work performed on ARCO property.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
Truck Insurance Exchange v. County of Los Angeles
Despite being an additional insured, indemnification is proper since policy did not cover additional insured's negligence in medical malpractice suit.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
Bialo v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Claim for denial of insurance coverage for damages resulting from the 1994 Northridge earthquake is entitled to extended statute of limitations.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
Bills v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Uninsured motorist coverage for mobile equipment can be imputed to commercial general liability policy.
Insurance Feb. 19, 2002
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Horace Mann Insurance Co.
Licensed motor vehicle insurance carrier subject to mandatory arbitration of PIP reimbursement.
Insurance Feb. 19, 2002
United Services Automobile Assn. v. Alaska Insurance Co.
Insurance company isn't entitled to indemnity or equitable subrogation from primary insurer when company's payments were made to settle bad-faith action.
Insurance Feb. 14, 2002
Jaimes v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Exclusion in motor vehicle insurance policy denying underinsured motorist coverage void as against public policy.
Insurance Feb. 13, 2002
Twohey v. Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
Offset provision in group disability policy does not violate California law.
Insurance Feb. 12, 2002