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Insurance

May 17, 2011

What You Should Know About Insurance Lawsuits in California

Why insurance litigation is unique. By R. Randal Crispen of Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP


By R. Randal Crispen


This is the first in a series of articles about California insurance litigation. The series will focus on lawsuits against insurance companies involving first party and third party claims, the primary defenses in these lawsuits, and recent developments in the field. But first, let's explore some of the reasons why there are so many lawsuits against insurers, and what is unique about insurance litigation.


Not surprisingly, insur...

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