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Litigation

Oct. 21, 2016

Are defense bills sent to insurers privileged?

On Oct. 6, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case that, while seemingly far removed from the insurance field, could create problems for policyholders who submit defense bills to their insurers. By Erica Villanueva and Nathan Anderson

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By Erica Villanueva and Nathan Anderson

On Oct. 6, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in Los Angeles Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court, S226645, a case that, while seemingly far removed from the insurance field, could create problems for policyholders who submit defense bills to their insurers. On appeal, the court will decide whether legal invoices sent to the Los Angeles County by outside counsel are within the scop...

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