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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. We regularly use this experience to assist clients in all facets of the appellate process. We also counsel both carriers and policyholders regarding their potential liabilities and rights.
Insurance Law Cases by Marc J. Poster
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Civil Services Insurance Co. v. Hendrickson (2003, A098288)
Homeowner’s policy coverage for alleged accidental killing
Marc J. PosterEdward L. Xanders

Barratt American, Inc. v. Transcontinental Insurance Company (2001) 102 Cal.App.4th 848
Duty to indemnify real estate developer for repairs and upgrades to homes whose owners never sued the developer
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. Poster

Maxwell v. CSE Insurance (2002) 2002 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 1510
Duty to defend a claim brought by another insured person covered by auto policy
Marc J. PosterPeter O. Israel

Mez Industries, Inc. v. Pacific Nat. Ins. Co. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 856
Liability insurer’s duty to defend patent infringement action under coverage for advertising injuries
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. PosterRobert A. OlsonEdward L. Xanders

Brifman v. CSE Insurance Group (1999, B120551)
Unclean hands of insured regarding earthquake insurance claim
Marc J. Poster

Quan v. Truck Ins. Exchange (1998) 67 Cal.App.4th 583
Insurance coverage suit concerning interpretation of terms in liability policy
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. Poster

Dynamic Concepts, Inc. v. Truck Ins. Exchange (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 999
Policyholder’s unilateral settlement does not trigger duty to provide independent counsel
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. PosterRobert A. Olson

Fire Insurance Exchange v. National Union Fire Insurance (1995, D020312)
Whether summary judgment for insurer in bad faith action was “favorable termination” for subsequent malicious prosecution action
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. Poster

Harper v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (1992, F016875)
Insurer’s lawyer’s testimony against insurer in bad faith case
Irving H. GreinesMarc J. Poster

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