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The Insurance Coverage Law Bulletin

Volume 7 - Number 9 | October 1, 2008

October issue in PDF format


Challenging Postjudgment Garnishment Actions Against Insurers
By Donald O. Johnson, Seth F. Kirby and Kristin H. Landis
Part One of this article discussed garnishment statutes and the potentially significant exposure to insurers created by postjudgment garnishment actions. This final installment addresses response strategies and substantive defenses.

'Late Notice' under Liability Policies: California Law
By Kirk A. Pasich
Liability insurance policies typically contain provisions requiring that an insured notify the insurance carrier "as soon as practicable" of a claim or loss that potentially might be covered by the policy. If there is any delay in providing notice, an insurance carrier may deny coverage, or at least reserve its right to deny coverage. However, there are many situations in which a delay in notice, even if not excusable, will not result in a loss of coverage.

Case Briefs
By Frank J. DeAngelis
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.