Year:
2014
Court:
California Court of Appeal, First District, Division One
Case Number:
A135938/A136740
Issue:
- Insurer's Duties/Prevention
- Replacement Cost Value
State:
- California
Insurers owe special duties to policyholders, including the duty to communicate policy requirements and settle claims fairly. Policyholders have a reasonable expectation that their policy benefits will be paid, provided they themselves comply with the requirements of the policy. In cases where the insurer prevents…