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Samuel Sorich

Samuel Sorich

Barger & Wolen


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California Supreme Court Hears Argument on Whether Insurance Code Limits UCL Lawsuits Against Insurers

On May 8, 2013, the California Supreme Court convened to hear oral argument in Zhang v. Superior Court. The case presents the issue of whether conduct of an insurer, which is related to conduct that would violate California’s...more

5/13/2013 - Insurers Unfair Insurance Practices Act

Court of Appeal Applies Howell Rule to Future Medical Expenses and Noneconomic Damages

In Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., the California Supreme Court ruled that where a plaintiff’s medical care provider, pursuant to a prior agreement with the plaintiff’s health care provider, accepted less than...more

5/6/2013 - Damages Future Claims Medical Expenses

California Legislative Committees Considering Insurance Bills

Numerous insurance-related bills have been introduced in the California Legislature this year. Legislative committees are now conducting hearings on the various measures. This year’s regular legislative session will end on...more

4/22/2013 - Firearms Proposed Legislation Qualified Health Plans Tax Credits

Judge Invalidates California Regulation on Estimating Replacement Costs for Homeowners Insurance

On March 25, 2013, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory Alarcon issued a decision which found the California Department of Insurance’s regulation on estimating replacement costs for homeowners insurance to be invalid. The...more

4/4/2013 - Homeowner's Insurance Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act

Two California Appellate Court Decisions Vacate Forfeiture of Bail Bonds

Two recent decisions by California Courts of Appeal reversed trial court rulings which denied surety company motions to vacate the forfeiture of bail bonds....more

2/7/2013 - Appeals Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings Vacated

California Department of Insurance Adopts Amendments to Auto Repair Regulations

On December 31, 2012, the California Department of Insurance received approval for the adoption of amendments to regulations which govern written estimates of auto repairs and non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM)...more

1/9/2013 - Auto Insurance Auto Repair Regulations Department of Insurance

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