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.
Farmers Ins. Exchange v. Kanode (Apr. 18, 2006, G033782) 2006 WL 1010412 [nonpublished opinion]
Judgment notwithstanding the verdict eliminating tort claims by terminated insurance agent
Fuller-Austin Insulation Co. v. Highlands Ins. Company (2006) 135 Cal.App.4th 958
Reversal of $100-plus million, involving extent to which stipulated bankruptcy settlement of asbestos claims could be enforced against bankrupt defendant’s excess insurers
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. MV Transportation (2005) 36 Cal.4th 643
Reimbursement of attorney fees and costs insurer paid for defense when ultimately determined that policy never afforded potential coverage (amicus curiae brief)
396 Investments, Inc. v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, 2005 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 4876
Reduction of $25 million punitive damage award to $1 million
Jonathan Neil & Associates, Inc. v. Jones (2004) 33 Cal.4th 917
Scope of administrative agency jurisdiction over insurance rating issues; exhaustion of administrative remedies
Cassim v. Allstate Insurance Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 780
How Brandt fees should be awarded in contingent fee bad faith cases (amicus curiae brief)
Civil Services Insurance Co. v. Hendrickson (July 31, 2003, A098288)
Homeowner’s policy coverage for alleged accidental killing
City of Cypress v. CIPA (2003) (Arbitration Decision)
Denial of insurance coverage to city by joint powers authority
Velasquez v. RE/MAX Big Bear (2003) 2003 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 4936
Liability for injuries to homeowner’s guest caused by appliance defectively installed by unlicensed handyman hired by real estate agency
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
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Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.
Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.
GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.
The firm’s lawyers are team players, collaborating with trial counsel at any level from legal strategy to writing or editing trial court motions and appellate briefs.
GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.
As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.
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