Plaintiff with catastrophic injuries says $15K policy limit demand not properly accepted, policy is open. Defense. Riverside County.
Summary
Affirmative defense on insurer's settlement offer nets plaintiff with catastrophic injuries just $15,000 policy limits. Plaintiff claimed that defendant insurer had "opened up" its policy.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Riverside Superior Court / RIC1309555
- Type of Case: Insurance – Bad Faith, Claims Handling
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Bisnar Chase by H. Gavin Long, Newport Beach.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, LLP by James P. Lemieux and David A. Ring, Long Beach.