| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A080474
|
Stafford v. Mach
Insurer isn't entitled to relief from default judgment against insured after failing to exercise diligence. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
A080474
|
Stafford v. Mach (Allstate Insurance Company
Insurer isn't entitled to relief from default judgment against insured after failing to exercise diligence. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
97-35536
|
Washington Physicians Service Assoc. v. Gregoire
Employee Retirement Income Security Act doesn't pre-empt law requiring health insurers to cover alternative treatment. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
98-5026
|
Austin v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Opinion |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
B117653
|
California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. Superior Court (Quackenbush)
Subrogation payments to California Insurance Guarantee Association belong to entity that provided funds to pay claim. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
|
B115772
|
Leasure v. MSI Insurance Co.
Forgery of lienholders' signatures by policyholder is immaterial to claim and doesn't void policy. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
|
98-6258
|
Still Water Christian Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Company
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
S070944
|
Alvarez v. Coregis Insurance Corp.
Employee of insured is additional insured entitled to defense against insured's suit charging embezzlement |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-0216
|
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Loesl
Insurer isn't liable for accident caused by the insured's passenger while using his own vehicle. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
96-56858
|
Pacific Employers Insurance Co. v. Domino's Pizza Inc.
Company insurance policy covering injuries caused by 'any auto' extends to employee's car used for commute. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
G017043
|
Stein-Brief Group Inc. v. Home Indemnity Co.
Insurers have no duty to defend actions based on alleged breaches of settlement agreement and sales contract. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-15595
|
Security Life Insurance Co. of America v. Meyling
Insurer can't rescind health policy that includes incontestability clause and provision for premium recalculation. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 4, 1999 | |
|
98-2161
|
Wilson v. Federated Service Insurance Company
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B112528
|
Proposition 103 Enforcement Project v. Quackenbush
Statute granting credits to automobile insurers when calculating rate rollback obligations violates Proposition 103. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S070172
|
Panda Management Company v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co.
Total pollution exclusion bars coverage of claim arising from accidental discharge of sewage. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B112528
|
Proposition 103 Enforcement Project v. Quackenbush
Statute granting credits to automobile insurers when calculating rate rollback obligations violates Proposition 103. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-55280
|
Federal Trade Commission v. MTK Marketing Inc.
Federal Trade Commission is 'person' entitled to collect on surety bond under California Telephone Sellers Act. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
C027317
|
Santangelo v. Allstate Insurance Co.
New law requiring completion of uninsured motorist arbitrations within five years applies to pending demand. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
98-6117
|
First Marine Insurance Company v. Gibbs
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
97-6428
|
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Sloan
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
B114161
|
City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
Surety bond for public improvements may require payment of 'penal sum' in event of contractor's default. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
96-56854
|
Kiernan v. Zurich Companies
Admiralty law doesn't bar direct action by judgment creditor against debtor's marine insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
B124087
|
American Motorist Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Montrose Chemical Corporation of California)
No jury trial right when initial determination of equitable claim makes legal claim moot. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
|
A081340
|
California Pacific Homes Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Company
'Qualified time on the risk' method of allocation between multiple insurance providers is proper in cases of progressive property damage. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
|
S063425
|
Foster-Gardner Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
|
S063425
|
Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co.
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
|
A079345
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Equitable contribution between co-insurers on same risk is independent of action based on equitable subrogation. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
|
97-35429
|
Bast v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Employee Retirement Income Security Act pre-empts state law claims involving denial of health benefits. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
|
A081471
|
Vikco Insurance Services Inc. v. Ohio Indemnity Company
Statute requiring 120 days notice of termination doesn't apply when written contract contains clause to the contrary. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
|
B125217
|
Agricultural Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (MKDG/Rhodes SC Partnership)
Insurer can only sue insured for breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing under contract law and not torts. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 |
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