HOA denied mold coverage; court finds no bad faith, affirms contract damages
California Court of Appeal · 2025-10-17 · Mixed · Impact: 40/100
People v. U.S. Fire Ins. Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on October 17, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, a homeowners association, sued the defendant insurer for breach of ...
Insurer cannot recover defense costs when duty to defend was triggered
California Court of Appeal · 2025-10-07 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 40/100
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Diblin, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 7, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether State Farm Fire and Casualt...
Insurer must defend contractor for construction defect claims under CGL policy
California Court of Appeal · 2025-05-21 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
Tarlton & Sons v. Great American Ins. Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 21, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Great American Insurance Compan...