The California Supreme Court has struck a blow to insurers' attempts to contract out of more policyholder friendly jurisdictions, holding that the notice-prejudice rule is a fundamental public policy. Pitzer College v. Indian...more
9/27/2019
/ Burden of Proof ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Insurance Industry ,
Late Notices ,
Notice Prejudice Rule ,
Notice Requirements ,
Public Policy ,
Unduly Prejudicial
Insurers treat it as a given that their policies do not cover punitive damages, and insureds often mistakenly accept that premise. However, there are circumstances in which punitive damages may be covered, and some insurers...more