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California Supreme Court

Aug. 22, 2015

Obscure 1872 law provides new insurance policy guidance

Applying an obscure state statute first enacted in 1872, the state Supreme Court decided Thursday that Fluor Corp. was authorized to transfer its liability insurance coverage to a spinoff entity without getting the consent of its carrier.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Applying an obscure state statute first enacted in the 19th century, the state Supreme
Court decided Thursday that Fluor Corp. was authorized to transfer its liability insurance
coverage to a spinoff entity without obtaining the consent of longtime carrier Hartford
Accident & Indemnity Co.


The unanimous opinion author...

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