| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B207571
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Yeager v. Blue Cross of California
Health insurance provider satisfies duty to offer infertility treatment coverage where plaintiff claimed that amount offered was insufficient. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 17, 2009 | |
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G036896
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Griffin Dewatering Corp. v. Northern Insurance Co. of New York
Insurer's denial of coverage based on pollution exclusion is reasonable despite later case law prohibiting denial of coverage for conventional pollution. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 13, 2009 | |
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B204878
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Superior Dispatch Inc. v. Insurance Corp. of New York
Insurer's failure to notify insured of contractual limitations period establishes equitable estoppel to use limitations period as defense. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 4, 2009 | |
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S155129
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Delgado v. Interinsurance Exchange of The Automobile Club of Southern California
Insured's unreasonable belief in self-defense does not turn intentional battery and assault into 'accident' warranting coverage. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 4, 2009 | |
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07-55617
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Dupree v. Holman Professional Counseling Centers
Insurer's refusal to provide reimbursement for services obtained by non-contracted residential treatment center is proper. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 30, 2009 | |
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B206896
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Bosetti v. The United States Life Insurance Co.
Summary judgment reversed for determination of whether former employee's disability was mental and physical prior to termination. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 21, 2009 | |
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B207571
|
Yeager v. Blue Cross of California
Health insurance provider satisfies duty to offer infertility treatment coverage where plaintiff claimed that amount offered was insufficient. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 17, 2009 | |
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B209526
|
OneBeacon America Insurance Co. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Insurer's obligation for equitable contribution arises when notice of litigation is given and diligent inquiry would reveal potential exposure to claim. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 16, 2009 | |
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06-16417
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Biltmore Associates LLC v. Twin City Fire Insurance Co.
Policy excluding claims by insured against corporation’s directors and officers also bars assignee’s claim for coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 14, 2009 | |
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B209404
|
Maystruk v. Infinity Insurance Co.
Insurer is not required to pay 100 percent of reasonable repair costs incurred at facility of insured's choice. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 13, 2009 | |
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B206207
|
Venoco Inc. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co.
Insurance policy requiring oil company to notify insurer of toxic pollution claim within 60 days of discovering accident is enforceable. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 3, 2009 | |
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B202888
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State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Mintarsih
Insurer has no obligation to pay costs awarded against insureds arising from claims that were not at least potentially covered by policies. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 29, 2009 | |
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B209526
|
OneBeacon America Insurance Co. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Insurer's obligation for equitable contribution arises when notice of litigation is given and diligent inquiry would reveal potential exposure to claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 26, 2009 | |
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B206501
|
Supervalu Inc. v. Wexford Underwriting Managers Inc.
Trial court properly excludes extrinsic evidence where insured interpreted policy as aggregating multiple injuries sustained by employees into one injury. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 26, 2009 | |
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B206501
|
Supervalu Inc. v. Wexford Underwriting Managers Inc.
Trial court properly excludes extrinsic evidence where insured interpreted policy as aggregating multiple injuries sustained by employees into one injury. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 24, 2009 | |
|
08-295
|
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bailey
Approved settlement bars actions related to insurer's coverage of asbestos manufacturer where plaintiffs claimed that insurer hid information obtained during coverage period. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 19, 2009 | |
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B206066
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Oravecz v. New York Life Insurance Co.
Summary judgment proper where plaintiff failed to allege triable issue of material fact that broker was not independent contractor. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 11, 2009 | |
|
E044892
|
Weston Reid LLC v. American Insurance Group Inc.
Uninsured motorist coverage is not considered third party coverage subject to Hospital Lien Act. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 8, 2009 | |
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07-15316
|
Evanston Insurance Co. v. OEA Inc.
Notice of suit holding insured liable was received prior to insurance policy period entitling insurer to reimbursement for defense costs. |
Insurance |
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May 21, 2009 | |
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B205892
|
Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
No ordinary preemption under ERISA for claim arising from statute requiring California health care providers to reimburse for insured's emergency care. |
Insurance |
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May 11, 2009 | |
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B202617
|
Freedman v. State Farm Insurance Co.
Where water damage is excluded peril, insurance policy may refuse coverage for water damage induced by third-party negligence. |
Insurance |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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B207405
|
Mintz v. Blue Cross of California
Health care plan administrator must exercise due care in protecting plan member from injury caused by administration of benefits. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 20, 2009 | |
|
S157001
|
Fairbanks v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Farmers New World Life Insurance Co.)
Life insurance does not qualify as 'service' subject to the Consumers Legal Remedies Act. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 20, 2009 | |
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07-56760
|
Northrop Grumman Corp. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Where excess policy excludes flood coverage in contrast to primary policy, insurer is not required to pay for damage from Hurricane Katrina. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 3, 2009 | |
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07-35812
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Alexander Manufacturing Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust v. Illinois Union Insurance Co.
Under Oregon law, anti-assignment clause does not cover post-loss assignments of interest. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 26, 2009 | |
|
D049983
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Troyk v. Farmers Group Inc.
Summary judgment reversed where plaintiff did not address how alleged conduct caused 'injury in fact' required by Unfair Competition Law. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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07-15357
|
Walker v. Geico General Insurance Co.
Request for injunctive relief absent showing of lost money or property insufficient standing to sue under California Unfair Competition Law. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 11, 2009 | |
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B199461
|
Broberg v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Insurance policy disclaimers insufficient inquiry notice to trigger statute of limitations period for unfair competition claim. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 3, 2009 | |
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B199978
|
McCoy v. Progressive West Insurance Co.
Reasonableness instruction pursuant to California Civil Instruction 2331 supports insurer bad claim finding where no genuine issue is shown. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 2, 2009 | |
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C054983
|
Sutter Health Uninsured Pricing Cases
Court has broad discretion to approve class action settlement as fair and reasonable, motion to intervene requires filing of compliant in intervention. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 26, 2009 |
