Holding that, when extrinsic facts eliminate the potential for coverage, an insurer may decline to defend even if the complaint had suggested potential liability
Holding that an insurer may seek "summary adjudication that no potential for liability exists and thus that it has no duty to defend" based on extrinsic evidence
Holding that there was a triable issue of fact as to whether the plaintiffs could maintain a hostile work environment claim on the ground that widespread favoritism created an atmosphere demeaning to women, where a prison warden was engaged in sexual relationships with three female employees with whom he frequently engaged in public displays of sexual conduct; and who, because of their relationship with the warden, were granted employment benefits not available to others; permitted to harass the employees without repercussions; and provided advancement opportunities based upon sexual favors rather than merit
173 Cal.App.4th 156 (Cal. Ct. App. 2009) Cited 343 times
Stating that a right to an accounting can exist solely from possession by the defendant of money which, because of the parties' relationship, the defendant is obliged to surrender
Noting at summary judgment, "conversational use of the term 'disability' is not proof that [plaintiff's] condition, whatever it may be, equates to a disability within the meaning of the statutory definitions."
Holding a concealed fact is "material" if the non-disclosed information would have an impact on the risk that the insurance company assumes and the terms under which it would issue an insurance policy
185 Cal.App.4th 954 (Cal. Ct. App. 2010) Cited 78 times
Finding that a medical expense endorsement that deleted a provision dealing with reimbursements of medical payments did not alter a different provision in the policy dealing with reimbursements in connection with uninsured motorist coverage
Holding that assumption of defense cannot be basis for claim for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing where contract had been rescinded