Insurance Litigation, 2025 Edition (The Rutter Group California Practice Guide)

Description

Insurance Litigation is your trusted resource for mastering insurance-related disputes. Widely relied upon by both bench and bar, it has been cited by California and federal courts approximately 800 times in published and unpublished opinions. With a step-by-step approach, the authors guide you through each topic, citing the latest cases, statutes, and court rules. From the fundamentals of insurance concepts and terminology to the intricacies of policy interpretation, this authoritative guide covers it all. You’ll find in-depth analyses of first and third-party coverages addressed by type of policy, multiple insurers on risk, subrogation, and insolvent insurers. You’ll also find expert guidance on bad faith, failure to settle or defend, arbitration, damages both actual damages and punitive damages and attorney fees. This comprehensive practice guide features a dedicated chapter on practice and procedure. It provides expert strategies and tactics from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, ensuring you’re equipped to tackle even the most complex cases. The set also includes a wealth of practice-tested forms conforming to the latest rules, along with insightful comments and suggestions for their effective use. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting out, Insurance Litigation provides the clarity, depth, and authority you need to succeed in insurance litigation. This practice guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: Basic insurance concepts and terminology Creation of an insurance relationship Policy contents: Anatomy of an insurance policy Interpretation of insurance policies Termination, reformation, and rescission First-party coverages Third-party coverages Multiple insurers on risk Subrogation Insolvent insurers Extracontractual liability Bad faith Damages Statutory and administrative regulation Practice and procedure