Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B265348
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Paslay v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
Homeowners may maintain breach of insurance contract action against insurer for unpaid policy benefits in connection with water damage to their home. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 28, 2016 | |
S213873
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Nickerson v. Stonebridge Life Insurance Co.
'Brandt' fees may be included in calculation of punitive-compensatory damages ratio in determining constitutionality of punitive damages award regardless of whether fees were awarded postverdict. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 9, 2016 | |
C072500
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London v. Arch Specialty Insurance Co.
Co-insurer is entitled to equitable contribution for defense costs from co-insurer where the latter's 'other insurance' clause amounted to 'escape' clause disfavored by public policy. |
Insurance |
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May 11, 2016 | |
A142985
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D. Cummins Corp. v. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co.
Parent and controlling shareholder lacks standing to seek declaratory relief regarding insureds' duty to defend its corporation in asbestos-related lawsuits. |
Insurance |
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May 2, 2016 | |
C072500
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London v. Arch Specialty Insurance Co.
Co-insurer is entitled to equitable contribution for defense costs from co-insurer where the latter's 'other insurance' clause amounted to 'escape' clause disfavored by public policy. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 12, 2016 | |
D067061
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The People ex rel. Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Cruz
Trial court improperly binds insurer to certain interrogatory responses, allowing doctor to prevail on summary judgment in alleged insurance fraud conspiracy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 19, 2016 | |
F070038
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Amco Insurance Co. v. All Solutions Insurance Agency LLC
Summary judgment in insurance broker's favor should have been denied where plaintiffs' claims are not limited by equitable subrogration principles. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 10, 2016 | |
B260235
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Haering v. Topa Insurance Co.
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is not provided under plaintiff's excess liability policy that incorporates by reference underlying primary policy including such coverage. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 4, 2016 | |
F069953
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Vardanyan v. Amco Insurance Co.
Trial court's intended jury instruction violates efficient proximate cause doctrine, warranting reversal of grant of directed verdict in insurer's favor. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 8, 2016 | |
D066831
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Heckart v. A-1 Self Storage Inc. et al.
'Protection Plan' modifying self-storage rental agreement's allocation of liability for loss or damage is not insurance subject to regulation under the Insurance Code. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | |
C071776
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Nationwide Mutual Ins. v. Shimon
Auto insurance policy excluding coverage for 'regular use' of non-owned vehicle bars coverage for teenager's accident under mother's policy. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 18, 2015 | |
D066615
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Underwriters of Interest v. ProBuilders Specialty Ins. Co.
Insurer entitled to seek equitable contribution from coinsurer despite 'escape clause' relieving coinsurer of duty to defend when other insurance is available. |
Insurance |
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Nov. 17, 2015 | |
B261172
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Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Insurer not liable for reimbursement costs in connection with repairs to homeowners' rear deck to prevent imminent insurable damage. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 27, 2015 | |
D066615
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Underwriters of Interest v. ProBuilders Specialty Ins. Co.
Insurer entitled to seek equitable contribution from coinsurer despite 'escape clause' relieving coinsurer of duty to defend when other insurance is available. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 26, 2015 | |
B261172
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Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Insurer not liable for reimbursement costs in connection with repairs to homeowners' rear deck to prevent imminent insurable damage. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 23, 2015 | |
E060421
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RSL Funding v. Alford
Order approving assignment of annuity payment violates Structured Settlement Protection Act because annuity issuer may not be required to divide payments. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 11, 2015 | |
A139639
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Sequeira v. Lincoln National Life Ins. Co.
Ambiguity in supplemental insurance policy regarding whether insured had to be at work on New Year's Day is interpreted in favor of insured's reasonable expectations. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 2, 2015 | |
S205889
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Fluor Corp. v. Superior Court (Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.)
California Supreme Court overturns case law that placed limitations on assignment of third party liability insurance benefits to the extent it contravened Insurance Code Section 520. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 21, 2015 | |
E060421
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RSL Funding v. Alford
Order approving assignment of annuity payment violates Structured Settlement Protection Act because annuity issuer may not be required to divide payments. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 20, 2015 | |
S211645
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Hartford Casualty Ins. Co. v. J.R. Marketing, L.L.C.
Insurer may seek reimbursement for excessive fees charged by insured's counsel in third-party action. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 11, 2015 | |
13-55719
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Williams v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA
Insurer properly denied accidental death benefits to insured's family because insured's death from Deep Vein Thrombosis did not constitute 'accident' under policy. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 2015 | |
13-35036
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Kaady v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Summary judgment for insurance company inappropriate where sufficient evidence regarding 'known loss' is not presented. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 25, 2015 | |
A136280
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Lee v. Cal. Capital Insurance Co.
Overbroad interpretation of insurance appraisal panel's purview renders court order an error. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 21, 2015 | |
13-17005
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Guam Industrial Services Inc. v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Insurer not liable for cost of retrieving oil barrels from sea where no oil ever leaked out and barrel itself did not constitute 'pollutant.' |
Insurance |
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Jun. 1, 2015 | |
12-17575
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Stankova v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Homeowner may proceed with lawsuit against insurer that denied coverage, where home was destroyed by mudslide resulting from wildfire. |
Insurance |
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May 31, 2015 | |
E060057
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Centex Homes v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Developer's declaratory action against subcontractor's insurer regarding allocation of defense costs and fees is premature because insured's potential liability was still unknown. |
Insurance |
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May 26, 2015 | |
B257792
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Albert v. Mid-Century Insurance Co.
Lawsuit stemming from trimming of neighbor's trees based on intentional, nonaccidental conduct is excluded from coverage under insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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May 20, 2015 | |
12-17355
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Prichard v. MetLife Ins. Co.
Where other documentation exists, Summary Plan Description of retirement plan does not constitute governing terms of plan. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 21, 2015 | |
B256241
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Crown Capital Securities L.P. v. Endurance American Specialty Insurance Co.
Insurer properly denies coverage to undisclosed claims under application provision that excluded coverage for claims arising from previously disclosed claim. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 12, 2015 | |
B248622
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Association of California Insurance Cos. v. Jones
Insurance Commissioner lacks authority to promulgate regulation related to homeowner insurance involving replacement coverage. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 8, 2015 |