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In the state of California, insurance companies are obligated by law to deal fairly and honestly with their policyholders. This obligation is known as the duty of good faith and fair dealing. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies live up to this standard. Identifying a bad faith insurer can spur you to take action to... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on October 17, 2023
In our last post, we reviewed Comunale v. Traders & General Insurance Company, a landmark case from 1958 that shaped the beginning of bad faith insurance law in California. Today we look at another case from the California Supreme Court that addressed a very specific duty of insurance companies – to conduct a proper... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on October 03, 2023
The legal landscape of insurance bad faith law has evolved over the years, with pivotal cases serving as milestones that define the rights and obligations of insurers and insureds. One landmark case that has had a significant influence on bad faith insurance law in California is Comunale v. Traders & General Insurance Company. This... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on September 21, 2023
Accidental death life insurance is a specialized policy that covers death resulting from sudden and unforeseen accidents. Unlike regular life insurance, it doesn’t cover death from natural causes or diseases. Examples of accidental deaths that are commonly covered include car accidents, fatal slips and falls, or accidents involving heavy machinery. This specificity makes accidental... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on August 17, 2023
The estate of a deceased nursing home patient, Theodosia Phillip, has spearheaded a class-action lawsuit against the State of California, alleging that the California Department of Health Care Services unlawfully recovers amounts from the estates of deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries that significantly surpass the actual health care services costs. The State initially sued Phillip’s estate... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on August 14, 2023