Calif. Appellate Ct. Revives Suit Seeking Coverage for Income Lost During COVID Shutdown October 3, 2023 By Jim Sams A California appellate court ruled again Monday that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause direct physical loss or damage to property,...
Viewpoint: Thanksgiving Holiday Is No Excuse for Potential Insurer Bad Faith October 19, 2022 By Jordan R. Plitt Short-fuse, time-limited demands are structured by plaintiff’s attorneys to create the least amount of time for an insurer to respond....
Viewpoint: Calif. Appellate Court Refuses to Expand Trigger for Independent Counsel August 16, 2022 By Jordan R. Plitt Under California Civil Code §2860, insureds have a right to obtain independent counsel at the insurer’s expense whenever there are...
Business Fears Never Ending Liability From ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Lawsuits January 12, 2022 By Tom Hals As COVID-19 cases surge in the United States, businesses say they fear a California court ruling has increased the likelihood...
California Court Rejects Motiva Insurance Claim Stemming From 2017 Refinery Fire January 11, 2022 A California state appeals court on Monday denied Motiva Enterprises’ request for insurance coverage for a settlement with workers injured...
California Court Clarifies Measure of Medical Damages Involving Uninsured Accident Victims August 14, 2015 By Richard B. Wolf On June 22, 2015 the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District carefully applied tort law doctrines regarding...