California

Follow the Claim System: The Discovery State Farm Wildfire Policyholders Need

Jul 29, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Wildfire Claim Playbook: The Rules Behind Smoke, Soot, Ash, and Valuation

Jul 28, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Pollock v. Federal: Nine Lessons for Palisades and Altadena Wildfire Smoke Claims

Jul 22, 2026 By Daniel Veroff

Are California Policyholders Being Asked to Pay More While Their Watchdog Is Being Put on a Leash?

Jul 14, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Genuine Dispute Doctrine: A Critical Consideration in California Insurance Bad Faith Litigation

Jul 13, 2026 By Rob Rahmani

State Farm Wildfire Claims: When Do Repeated Complaints Become a Systemic Problem?

Jun 20, 2026 By Derek Chaiken

The Courthouse Clause Trap and a Warning to Agents Selling Insurance with These Clauses

Jun 17, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Abalone, Wildfire, and Efficient Proximate Cause: A Very California Insurance Coverage Lesson

Jun 15, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm Water Damage Denial Reversed as Court Limits Genuine Dispute Defense

May 23, 2026 By Stephanie Rowe and Derek Chaiken

Is the Insurance System Being Rigged Against California Policyholders?

May 13, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Elephant in the Room: Why California Wildfire Claims Exams Miss the Real Story Behind Wrongful Conduct

May 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

What Would a Good Neighbor Do Next? California Calls Out State Farm’s Claims Handling

May 05, 2026 By Chip Merlin