Kevin Brantley and J. Kelby Van Patten | Payne & Fears | September 27, 2019 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 Harbor Insurance Co., 2019 WL 4065521. In Pitzer College,… Continue reading California Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Insurers’ Choice-of-Law Provisions
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California Supreme Court holds that “Notice-Prejudice Rule” Is a “Fundamental Public Policy” of California for the Purpose of Choice of Law Determination
Susan White | Buchalter | September 12, 2019 On August 29, 2019, the California Supreme Court issued a decision on an important issue to many insurance coverage disputes. In Pitzer College v. Indian Harbor Insurance Co., the Court held that California’s “notice-prejudice rule”—which requires an insurer to prove it was substantially prejudiced by an insured’s untimely… Continue reading California Supreme Court holds that “Notice-Prejudice Rule” Is a “Fundamental Public Policy” of California for the Purpose of Choice of Law Determination