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REPLACEMENT COPY OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Name Category Published
Barnett v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Potential for coverage under corporation's insurance policy exists when officers may have been acting within scope of employment when alleged defamatory statements made. 		Insurance Aug. 13, 2001
Business Insurance Co. v. BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.
Worker's compensation insurer is not entitled to recover personal injury protection benefits paid to auto accident victim. 		Insurance Aug. 1, 2001
Rains v. Foundation Health System Life & Health
Arbitration clause in insurance contract is enforceable where not contrary to public policy. 		Insurance Aug. 1, 2001
Unum Life Insurance Co. v. Craig
In spite of inconsistent older statute, 120-hour rule applies to simultaneous deaths. 		Insurance Jul. 23, 2001
Panorama Village Condo Owners Assn. v. Allstate Insurance Co.
One-year deadline to file property insurance claim is triggered after damage has ended, not when it begins. 		Insurance Jul. 22, 2001
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance Co.
California's common law tort remedy for invasion of privacy isn't pre-empted by ERISA where claim only tenuously related to ERISA plan. 		Insurance Jul. 17, 2001
Blue Ridge Insurance Co. v. Jacobsen
Insurer that settles suit under reservation of right and over insured's objection may be reimbursed when it's later determined that underlying claims aren't covered. 		Insurance Jul. 16, 2001
Valley Furniture & Interiors Inc. v. Transportation Insurance Co.
Embezzlement scheme involving three employees over several years is one 'occurrence' under insurance policy. 		Insurance Jul. 15, 2001
National Technical Systems v. Commercial Contractors
Surety not liable for prior judgment where surety was not joined as party and bond was issued before filing of lawsuit. 		Insurance Jul. 12, 2001
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Tripp
Insured's failure to give notice to insurer of settlement with tortfeasor won't reduce insurer's obligation unless it can show it was prejudiced. 		Insurance Jul. 9, 2001
Boicourt v. Amex Assurance Co.
When claimant requests policy limits and insurer refuses to contact policyholder about request, formal settlement offer isn't prerequisite for bad faith action. 		Insurance Jul. 6, 2001
Guebara v. Allstate Insurance Company
When genuine issue of liability exists, insurer's refusal to pay claims was reasonable and not in bad faith. 		Insurance Jul. 4, 2001
Day v. City of Fontana
Uninsured motorcyclist injured in accident may not sue city for damages for pain and suffering arising from dangerous road condition. 		Insurance Jul. 3, 2001
Nat'l Farmers v. Estate Mosher
Estate of deceased tractor driver entitled to personal injury protection benefits under insurance policy. 		Insurance Jul. 3, 2001
Ahmadi v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Insurer's requirement that claimants be examined individually is not authorized by insurance policy. 		Insurance Jul. 3, 2001
Buena Vista Mines Inc. v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Insurance company has no duty to defend policyholder in lawsuit alleging misconduct that occurred outside coverage period. 		Insurance Jul. 2, 2001
Gulf Insurance Co. v. TIG Insurance Co.
Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is owed only to those who are entitled to benefits under insurance policy. 		Insurance Jul. 1, 2001
McCormick v. Travelers Insurance Co.
Insurance policyholder's lawsuit over denial of flood coverage must be brought in federal court. 		Insurance Jul. 1, 2001
Calfarm Insurance Co. v. Wolf
Injured passenger's insurer is responsible for uninsured motorist coverage when limit on car owner's policy is not similar. 		Insurance Jul. 1, 2001
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. Superior Court (In re Powerine Oil Co. Inc.)
Insurance company is not obligated to indemnify policyholder for environmental expenses ordered by administrative agency. 		Insurance Jul. 1, 2001
Van Ness v. Blue Cross of California
Insurer does not breach contract by issuing health insurance policy that clearly provides reduced benefits for non-participating health care providers. 		Insurance Jul. 1, 2001
Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Doubt as to whether duty to defend exists must be resolved in favor of the insured. 		Insurance Jun. 29, 2001
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. McKenzie
Court erred by concluding defendant's insurable interest ceased when he purportedly transferred title to dead person. 		Insurance Jun. 28, 2001
La Reunion Francaise Sa v. Barnes
Court had jurisdiction where insurance contract covering powerboat was maritime in nature. 		Insurance Jun. 28, 2001
East Quincy Services District v. General Accident Insurance Co. of America
Insurance company is liable for wage and hour violations committed by defaulting policyholder. 		Insurance Jun. 28, 2001
Troutt v. Colorado Western Insurance Co.
Insurance company that issued liquor policy is not responsible for covering accident at tavern that did not appear to be alcohol-related. 		Insurance Jun. 27, 2001
Matthews v. Penn-American Insurance Co.
Auto insurance policy that covers family members does not cover girlfriend's child. 		Insurance Jun. 25, 2001
Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Doubt as to whether duty to defend exists must be resolved in favor of the insured. 		Insurance Jun. 21, 2001
Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
When insurer assigns attorney to represent insured, attorney has duty to insurer, even if non-client, and may be liable to insurer for negligence. 		Insurance Jun. 20, 2001
George v. Farmers Insurance Company
Prior use of vehicle was irrelevant to determination of coverage under homeowners insurance policy for incident that occurred during policy period. 		Insurance Jun. 18, 2001
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