Thinking About a Declaratory Relief Action? Think Twice, Says the California Court of Appeal

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The California Court of Appeal, Second District, has clarified the standard for evaluating an insured’s application for a stay of a coverage action due to possible prejudice in a pending, underlying action against the insured. Great American Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Angeles Chemical Co.), No. B203121 (Oct. 10, 2009) (“Great American”).

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