GMSR has a long history of representing insurance carriers on a wide range of issues, including first- and third-party coverage, excess insurance, contribution and allocation claims, as well as bad faith liability issues, such as Brandt fee questions and punitive damages. GMSR’s appellate lawyers regularly use this experience to assist clients in all facets of the appellate process. The firm also counsels both carriers and policyholders regarding their potential liabilities and rights.
In-N-Out Burgers v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. (9th Cir. Mar. 10, 2023, No. 22-55266) 2023 WL 2445681 [mem. disp.]
GMSR notches another appellate win in high-stakes COVID insurance litigation
GMSR gets summary judgment reversed for bank seeking insurance coverage of forgery loss
GMSR’s client, a bank, issued a sizable loan, relying for collateral on the borrower’s trust account at another bank. To secure the loan, the borrower provided an Account Control Agreement that gave GMSR’s client control over the other bank account in case of default. The
Banc of California National Association v. Federal Insurance Company (9th Cir. Dec. 12, 2022, No. 21-56179) 2022 WL 17583056
GMSR gets summary judgment reversed for bank seeking insurance coverage of forgery loss
The Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of Covid-related insurance coverage suit against GMSR’s client based on policy’s exclusions
A California-based healthcare facility operator sued its insurance carrier after the carrier denied coverage for the facility’s alleged Covid-19-related losses. Like dozens of other unsuccessful Covid-19-era lawsuits against insurance carriers, it alleged “direct physical loss of or damage” to its property from the presence of
Palomar Health v. American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company (9th Cir. July 28, 2022, No. 21-56073) 2022 WL 3006356 [mem. disp.]
The Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of Covid-related insurance coverage suit against GMSR’s client based on policy’s exclusions
GMSR’s Bob Olson & Ellie Ruth To Present “A YEAR IN REVIEW” – Case Highlights of 2021
This Thursday, March 17, GMSR appellate attorneys Bob Olson and Ellie Ruth will present IN PERSON at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel’s 61st Annual Seminar: “A Year in Review” — Case Highlights of 2021 In their 90-minute presentation, Bob and Ellie will identify
Oakes v. Progressive Transportation Services, Inc. (2021) 71 Cal.App.5th 486
Court of Appeal affirms judgment for GMSR client, making new law on the interplay of two statutes
Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment For GMSR Client, Making New Law On The Interplay Of Two Statutes
Following a fender-bender, plaintiff was treated for minor injuries covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Plaintiff nevertheless sued the other driver’s employer (GMSR’s client) for millions of dollars, and rejected a Code of Civil Procedure section 998 settlement offer. The jury awarded plaintiff less than the
Ray v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co. (9th Cir. Oct. 21, 2021, No. 20-55989) 2021 WL 4902357
Ninth Circuit affirms judgment, rejecting plaintiffs’ belated effort to change insurance bad faith theories
Ninth Circuit Affirms Judgment, Rejecting Plaintiffs’ Belated Effort To Change Insurance Bad Faith Theories
Plaintiffs injured in a car accident obtained an assignment of the at-fault driver’s rights and sued the driver’s insurance carrier for bad faith. They alleged that they had sent the carrier a settlement demand letter, but the carrier failed to timely accept. The carrier moved
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