On May 5, 2023, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District released a policyholder-friendly decision reiterating the importance of an insurer’s duty to defend. The case also is a reminder to policyholders to critically review insurance coverage denials because the arguments made by insurance carriers are not always correct.

Reprinted courtesy of Connor L. Kridle, Payne & Fears and Scott S. Thomas, Payne & Fears

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Mr. Thomas may be contacted at sst@paynefears.com