Month: March 2007

The California Court of Appeal has held that although a landslide resulted in damage during successive primary policy periods, there was only one “occurrence” and hence only one primary policy limit applied. ( Safeco Insurance Company of America v. Fireman’s … Read More

The California Court of Appeal has held that a liability insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify its insured, a landlord, against claims that the landlord failed to maintain and repair premises leased to a tenant. ( Golden Eagle … Read More

The California Court of Appeal has held that an insurer’s alleged inadequate investigation of a first-party fungus/collapse claim exposed the insurer to possible bad faith liability, and that the evidence of bad faith was sufficient to create a triable issue … Read More