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Insurance,
Civil Litigation

Mar. 1, 2022

An insurer’s duty to investigate

As the California Supreme Court has made clear, an insurer cannot reasonably and in good faith deny payments to its insured without thoroughly investigating the foundation for its denial.

Kirk A. Pasich

Partner and Co-Leader of the Insurance Recovery Group
McGuireWoods LLP

Phone: (310) 956-3462

Email: kpasich@mcguirewoods.com

Loyola Law School

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When an insured suffers a loss or is sued, one of the first things it does is notify its insurer. That notice triggers immediate duties in the insurer. The insurer must acknowledge receipt of notice within 15 days and mu...

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