Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C033885
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Calfarm Insurance Co. v. Wolf
Injured passenger's insurer is responsible for uninsured motorist coverage when limit on car owner's policy is not similar. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
S084057
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. Superior Court (In re Powerine Oil Co. Inc.)
Insurance company is not obligated to indemnify policyholder for environmental expenses ordered by administrative agency. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A088368
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Van Ness v. Blue Cross of California
Insurer does not breach contract by issuing health insurance policy that clearly provides reduced benefits for non-participating health care providers. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B089804
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Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Doubt as to whether duty to defend exists must be resolved in favor of the insured. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B138295
|
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. McKenzie
Court erred by concluding defendant's insurable interest ceased when he purportedly transferred title to dead person. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
99-55487
|
La Reunion Francaise Sa v. Barnes
Court had jurisdiction where insurance contract covering powerboat was maritime in nature. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
C033482
|
East Quincy Services District v. General Accident Insurance Co. of America
Insurance company is liable for wage and hour violations committed by defaulting policyholder. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
98-36268
|
Troutt v. Colorado Western Insurance Co.
Insurance company that issued liquor policy is not responsible for covering accident at tavern that did not appear to be alcohol-related. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 27, 2001 | |
24387-3-II
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Matthews v. Penn-American Insurance Co.
Auto insurance policy that covers family members does not cover girlfriend's child. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 25, 2001 | |
B089804
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Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Doubt as to whether duty to defend exists must be resolved in favor of the insured. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 21, 2001 | |
99-0412
|
Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
When insurer assigns attorney to represent insured, attorney has duty to insurer, even if non-client, and may be liable to insurer for negligence. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
46238-5
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George v. Farmers Insurance Company
Prior use of vehicle was irrelevant to determination of coverage under homeowners insurance policy for incident that occurred during policy period. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 18, 2001 | |
01SA60
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In re Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.
Court should not have postponed decision regarding insurance company's duty to defend policyholder until conclusion of lawsuit. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 12, 2001 | |
99CA1731
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Hyden v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Automobile insurance contract required replacement of damaged vehicle with vehicle of similar market value. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 12, 2001 | |
99CA1995
|
Potter v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Comp.
Plaintiff who signs acknowledgment and satisfaction of judgment is precluded from seeking appellate review. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 11, 2001 | |
00-0271
|
Castillo v. Miller's Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Agricultural vehicle used for commercial purposes and driven long distances on interstate highways is required to be insured as motor vehicle. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 3, 2001 | |
98-55052
|
Blue Ridge v. Jocobsen
Summary judgment awarded to insurer that denies coverage to policyholders for defending dog bite litigation when it falls within policy exclusion. |
Insurance |
|
May 25, 2001 | |
68258-5
|
Diaz v. National Car Rental Systems Inc.
Supplemental liability insurance purchased when renting a car operates as primary liability coverage, not excess coverage. |
Insurance |
|
May 23, 2001 | |
69454-1
|
Godrey v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Arbitration proceedings are subject to provisions of Washington's Arbitration Act, which doesn't provide for trial de novo for disgruntled party. |
Insurance |
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May 21, 2001 | |
68548-7
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Van Noy v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Lawsuit against insurance company that delayed coverage decisions may proceed. |
Insurance |
|
May 20, 2001 | |
46413-2-I
|
Getz v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.
Ambiguity in insurance policy limiting coverage should be construed against insurer. |
Insurance |
|
May 20, 2001 | |
68060-4
|
Hoffman v. Regence Blue Shield
Non managed health plans are subject to mandates of alternative provider statute. |
Insurance |
|
May 18, 2001 | |
A074119
|
Industrial Indemnity Co. v. Apple Computer Inc.
Insurer's duty to defend doesn't include defending against English trademark infringement suit that's excluded from coverage. |
Insurance |
|
May 18, 2001 | |
68096-5
|
Hayden v. Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co.
Insurer not precluded from raising additional defenses in denying coverage beyond those initially asserted in denial letter. |
Insurance |
|
May 18, 2001 | |
67635-6
|
Kent Farms Inc.v. Zurich Insurance Co
Insured's pollution exclusion clause is not applicable where faulty intake valve causes diesel fuel to back-flow over individual resulting in serious injury. |
Insurance |
|
May 17, 2001 | |
67694-1
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Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Among other things, excess insurer's duty to defend may not be triggered if primary insurer's obligation to pay still in force. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68070-1
|
Lenzi v. Redland Insurance Co.
Insurer receives proper notice of insured's lawsuit against tortfeasor when insured sends carrier copy of summons and complaint. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68230-5
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Ellwein v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.
Insurance company acted in bad faith by manipulating expert initially hired to work on behalf of insured. |
Insurance |
|
May 17, 2001 | |
68155-4
|
North Pacific Insurance Co. v. Christensen
Insurance company must cover claim arising from underinsured motorist who caused collision by grabbing wheel while in passenger seat. |
Insurance |
|
May 17, 2001 | |
A090305
|
Centennial Insurance Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
'Time on risk' method of apportioning defense costs of mutual insured is more equitable than bright line rule of equal apportionment. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 |