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.
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
Hanstad v. Truck Ins. Exch. (Sept. 10, 2002, B143750) 2002 WL 31045505 [nonpublished opinion]
$40 million punitive damages award reversed because trial court improperly usurped jury’s role in determining facts regarding managing agent’s ratification of tortious conduct
Levitsky v. Farmers Ins. Group of Companies (June 10, 2002, A096220) 2002 WL 1278071 [nonpublished opinion]
Requirement that medical bills be submitted within 60 days of treatment to be covered
Maxwell v. CSE Insurance (May 28, 2002, A092818) 2002 WL 1057470 [nonpublished opinion]
Duty to defend a claim brought by another insured person covered by auto policy
Tradewinds Escrow, Inc. v. Truck Ins. Exchange (2002) 97 Cal.App.4th 704
Escrow agent’s commercial general liability policy covered only accidental occurrences, not professional negligence
Breiholz v. Farmers Group, Inc. (2001) 2001 Cal. LEXIS 6247
Professional services exclusion included construction contract manager
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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.
GMSR represents insurers on appeal effectively and efficiently. We also collaborate with our clients and trial counsel on strategy for coverage, contribution and bad faith litigation before appeals begin.
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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