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Davister Corp. v. United Republic Life Insurance Co.
Use of state court to enforce arbitration clause against insolvent insurer doesn't violate federal arbitration policy.
Insurance Aug. 31, 1998
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. United Pacific Insurance Co.
Trial court abuses its discretion by denying procedural mechanism to prevent double recovery.
Insurance Aug. 25, 1998
Halley v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Aug. 17, 1998
Labombard v. Samaritan Health System
Hospital can recover amount paid for treatment of injuries from injured's liability claim if no estoppel is found.
Insurance Aug. 6, 1998
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Narvaez
Insured's $50,000 limit on insurance policies is insufficient to satisfy requirements of subject matter jurisdiction.
Insurance Aug. 5, 1998
Maryland Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Ins. Co.
Additional insured endorsement implies carrier's duty to defend general contractor named as additional insured.
Insurance Jul. 29, 1998
Safeway Insurance Co. v. Collins
To preserve subrogation rights before paying insured, insurer must join policyholder in suit against third parties.
Insurance Jul. 24, 1998
Parking Concepts Inc. v. Sheldon (Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co.)
No right to jury trial in garnishment proceeding even if insurance coverage issues exist.
Insurance Jul. 23, 1998
West American Insurance Co. v. AV&S Inc.
Insurer must defend companies not directly excluded by auto exclusion clause.
Insurance Jul. 16, 1998
Colorado Division of Insurance v. Midwest Mutual Insurance Co.
Commissioner's interpretation that statute required insurer to notify insured of its underwriting policy is reasonable.
Insurance Jul. 10, 1998
Liebelt v. Penkhus Volvo-Mazda
Seller of automobiles isn't required to determine if potential purchaser has liability insurance before purchase.
Insurance Jul. 10, 1998
Employers Fire Insurance Company v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company
Injuries sustained in an accident en route to doctors office is covered under workers compensation, if part of job.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Peterman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurer is bound by judgment obtained by insured against uninsured motorist and must pay uninsured motorist claim.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Vining v. Enterprise Financial Group Inc.
Legitimate dispute doesn't act as shield against bad faith claim where there is sufficient evidence of bad faith.
Insurance Jul. 8, 1998
Border Bolt Company Inc. v. Twin City Fire Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Jun. 25, 1998
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. Gold
Order
Insurance Jun. 24, 1998
Edmonds v. Western Surety Co.
Surety of a legally mandated bond is liable for actual losses suffered, not for a penal sum.
Insurance Jun. 11, 1998
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Bill Boom Inc.
Insurers that paid personal injury protection benefits have subrogation claims against owners of commercial vehicles.
Insurance Jun. 8, 1998
Raitz v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
'Chain of consent' makes operator an insured under automobile policy.
Insurance Jun. 8, 1998
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Arrington
Underinsured motorist coverage is limited to actual damages and doesn't permit double recovery.
Insurance May 28, 1998
Textron Financial Corporation v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh
Action of first insured doesn't terminate protection under policy for other insured and punitive damages are awarded.
Insurance May 26, 1998
Hansen v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Trial court isn't required to rewrite inaccurate jury instruction after rejecting it.
Insurance May 19, 1998
Ackerman v. Foster
Under California law, woman away on military duty isn't covered under father's automobile policy as household resident.
Insurance May 19, 1998
Brill v. Hughes
Parent who hadn't paid child support can share in arbitration award granted when child killed in automobile accident.
Insurance May 19, 1998
Davis v. Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company
Order
Insurance May 13, 1998
Russell v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Co.
Despite finding of legal fraud, insurance company must demonstrate actual fraud to rescind policy contract.
Insurance May 7, 1998
Wagnon v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Order
Insurance May 6, 1998
Valerio v. HMO Colorado Inc.
Statute requiring claims under health plan be filed against Office of Personnel Management isn't retroactive.
Insurance May 6, 1998
State Farm Mutual Automobile Inc. v. McCalister
Order
Insurance Apr. 24, 1998
Estate of Harry v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company
Underinsured motorist coverage is voided by insured's settlement without consent.
Insurance Apr. 20, 1998