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As we head toward the end of another summer, we have seen portions of Southern California hit hard by various weather events. Some cities struggled with high temperatures, while other locations dealt with numerous floods due to a rather active monsoon season. These...
Over the lifespan of a business, it is not uncommon for the business to have insurance policies with multiple different companies. The needs of a company change over time, and certain insurers may offer products that better align with those needs. Often, companies...
By now, you may think that you know all there is to know about the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation lawsuit. The case, which resulted in a verdict for Johnny Depp against ex-wife Amber Heard, is still ongoing after the actress appealed the decision against her. But...
This was one issue decided in a recent ruling issued by the Central District of California. In this particular case, L.A. Terminals v. United National Insurance Company, there were a complex set of claims and cross-claims in both state and federal court. But the facts...
In 2021, a California appellate court held that an insurer’s duty to settle was subject to a reasonableness standard. In other words, when an insurer refuses to accept a settlement demand, that decision will constitute a breach of its duty to settle if it was an...
Another post in our series examining 2021 insurance law cases in California. This particular case is Planet Bingo LLC v. Burlington Insurance Company. Planet Bingo is a United States company that designed gaming devices and then contracted with companies in other...
Last year, a case in California discussed when an insurance company has an obligation to defend HOA board members and, more specifically, HOA Board members appointed by the project developer. It is quite common for developers, when building projects involving the...
A recent California case examined an issue that is extremely important for many business owners in the area. The basic question presented concerned a Commercial General Liability policy and whether the failure of a retaining wall in 2010 might be covered under a...
In part 2, we look at how the Kaiser court recognized a limitation on an insurer’s ability, after being targeted by the insured to defend and indemnify a case against the insured, to reallocate a portion of the insurer’s defense and indemnity expenses to other...
We have a two-part blog here for you regarding a case that’s been winding through the California courts for a long time, Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Cement. In part one, which follows below, we lay out the relevant facts of the case, discussing what has...