In evaluating allegedly ambiguous language in liability policy, the reasonable expectations of the named insured may differ from the reasonable expectations of an additional insured. ( Transport Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (2014) 222 Cal.App.4th 1216) Facts Vulcan Materials Company … Read More
An insurance broker owed no duty to its client to investigate the financial condition of an insurer before placing the client’s insurance with the insurer. ( Mark Tanner Construction, Inc. v. HUB International Insurance Services, Inc. (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 574) … Read More
A commercial auto policy’s “employee” exclusion did not relieve an insurer of a duty to defend its insured when there was factual dispute as to whether the injured claimant was an “employee” or an “independent contractor” of the insured. ( … Read More