Court Opinion

The Importance of Promptly Providing Notice of Loss

Feb 10, 2018 By Jonathan Bukowski

Court Rejects Jury Instruction Inconsistent with Concurrent Causation Doctrine; Remands for New Trial

Feb 08, 2018 By Merlin Law Group

Punctuation Placement Could Lead to a Policyholder’s Next Victory

Nov 19, 2017 By Beaujeaux de Lapouyade

Court Reaffirms on Contingency Fee Multipliers in Joyce v. Federated National

Nov 07, 2017 By Merlin Law Group

An Insurer’s Obligation to Match: Comparable Materials and Quality

Aug 30, 2017 By Jonathan Bukowski

Can an Insured Recover from Their Insurance Broker If the Broker Fails to Obtain the Coverage Requested, or Misrepresents Coverage?

Aug 18, 2017 By Merlin Law Group

California Supreme Court Affirms California Fair Plan Ass’n v. Garnes, and Preserves Homeowners’ Interests

Aug 17, 2017 By Merlin Law Group

Eighth Circuit Agrees: Pre-Award Interest on Appraisal Award is Appropriate

Aug 09, 2017 By Christina Phillips

Appraisers Agreeing Not To Include Issues of Loss May Render Policyholders with No Later Recovery

Jul 23, 2017 By Chip Merlin

Standard Fire Insurance Policies Still Provide Basic Protections—A Major Victory for Policyholders and Merlin Law Group

Jul 21, 2017 By Edward Eshoo

Insurers Cannot Rely on Rescission if They Fail to Inquire and Investigate Insureds Before Claims

Jun 06, 2017 By Merlin Law Group

Judge Denies Insurer’s Motion to Bifurcate Coverage and Bad Faith

Jun 05, 2017 By Merlin Law Group