When you buy insurance in California, you might come across a term called an "Act of God" insurance clause. While it might sound a bit dramatic, it's actually a standard part of many insurance policies. Essentially, this clause refers to natural events outside human...
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Appeals Court’s Decision Underscores Importance of Securing All Insurers’ Written Consent Before Settling A Business Liability Claim
In an October 30 decision by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Vizio, Inc. lost an opportunity to obtain insurance coverage for a $17 million settlement of consumer class action lawsuits because it failed to request its excess insurer’s consent before agreeing...
Decision in insurance case puts pharmaceutical companies on alert
In efforts to undo the damage of the opioid crisis, various government entities seek to hold drug companies responsible for the overprescription of painkillers. Government sectors have pursued legal action against McKesson Corporation and other pharmaceutical...
What are the dangers of impaired driving?
When behind the wheel, you have to pay special attention to safety precautions. Unfortunately, you cannot predict that every driver will obey regulations or drive with other people in mind. Some people may not recognize how negligent and reckless, impaired driving is....
Insurance coverage for wildfire business interruption claims and the impact of COVID-19
Businesses that have to close, or that lose revenues, due to the current wildfires should of course seek all available coverage for those losses under their commercial property insurance policies. Those coverages typically include Business Income protection against...