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.
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
West American Insurance Co. v. Freeman (1996) 59 Cal. Rptr. 2d 668
Proper standards of review of punitive damage awards, bad faith insurance litigation (amicus curiae brief)
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
Lewis v. Superior Court (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 1850
Proper bases for lis pendens; elements of fraudulent conveyance claim; negligence of title insurer
Rogalski v. Nabers Cadillac (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 816
Insurer’s failure to provide defense in wrongful termination suit as ground to set aside default judgments
Bank of the West v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1254
Interpretation of “advertising injury” coverage under general liability insurance policy (amicus curiae brief)
Harper v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (1992, F016875)
Insurer’s lawyer’s testimony against insurer in bad faith case
Chamberlain v. Allstate Insurance Co. (9th Cir. 1991) 931 F.2d 1361
Insurance coverage and scope of duty to defend
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (1987, A037331)
Writ proceeding exploring insurer’s duties in case of conflicting interests between named and additional insureds
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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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