California Supreme Court
Dec. 2, 2009
Bar Raised for Claims Against Insurers
David Nemecek Jr. of Long & Levit says Zhang v. Superior Court may subject insurers who engage in 'fraudulent conduct' to class action lawsuits.
By David Nemeck Jr.
The California Supreme Court ruled over 20 years ago that there is no private right of action for violations of the Uniform Insurance Practices Act (Insurance Code Section 790.03, et seq.) However, a recent decision, Zhang v. Superior Court, 09 C.D.O.S. 13302 (Oct. 29, 2009), gives plaintiffs an end-run around the bar on claims for violation of the Uniform Insurance Practices Act. The Zhang decision potentially opens the door for c...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In