In a rather unusual case, the California Court of Appeal has held that a surplus lines broker who failed to obtain adequate coverage for an insured can owe a duty of care to a third party who was unable to … Read More
The California Court of Appeal has reversed a summary judgment in favor of an insurer, holding that there were factual issues as to whether the insurer unreasonably handled the insured’s claim for underinsured motorist benefits. (Wilson v. 21st Century Insurance … Read More
The California Court of Appeal has held a policy covered expenses an insured incurred in recovering an aircraft that law enforcement officials seized due to suspicion the plane was being used for criminal activity. (American Alternative Ins. Corp. v. Superior … Read More
The California Court of Appeal has ruled that where an insured reports a claim, withdraws it and then resubmits it years later, the insured is not entitled to further pursue the claim, since the insurer was able to demonstrate the … Read More