San Diego, CA
Insurance Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Appeals, Business
OUTCOME: Defense verdict
Allstate and Mercury defended a mutual insured in a nasty neighbor dispute. PSIC declined a defense on the basis that the insureds conduct did not constitute an accident and thus it did not have a dut ... y to defend. Allstate sued PSIC for contribution of defense fees of over $200,000. Following a bench trial the trial court ruled PSIC did not have a duty to defend because the insured's conduct was not accidental.
OUTCOME: Rescssion in favor of insurer affirmed on appeal
Court of Appeal affirmed jury verdict rescinding policy of insurance after a 20 month investigation by insurer for material misrepresentations on insurance application.
OUTCOME: JNOV granted as to punitive damages
Ms. Burton was asked to assit trial counsel with post-trial motions. Trial Court granted JNOV on 1.9 mllion dollar punitive damages award on grounds that plaintiff failed to show ratification.
OUTCOME: Judgment Affirmed on Appeal for Insurer
Trial Court granted non-suit in favor of insurer on grounds that due to foreclosure insured did not make repairs to collect the replacement cost benefits.
OUTCOME: Defense Verdict
Plaintiffs' sued Pacific Specialty for breach of insurance contract and bad faith following denial of their claim. Plaitniffs claimed hidden decay in a sewer pipe and not rain caused a portion of thei ... r home to collapse in 2005. Plaintiffs sought damages for bad faith and punitive damages.
OUTCOME: 35 Minute defense verdict
Plaintiff claimed injuries including post tramatic stress syndrome after an alleged rescuse attempt of a minor.
OUTCOME: Reversed on Appeal
Decena an insured with PSIC sued for bad faith when PSIC attempted to pursue its subrogation rights. PSIC claimed Decena had submitted a fraudulent claim. In a bench trial the trial court entered judge ... ment for Decena and awarded 1.3 million inclusive of punitive damages.
OUTCOME: Defense Verdict for Insurer after 30 Minute deliberation
Plaintiff Roepel submitted a claim to PSIC for a fire loss at her home. After investigation PSIC rescinded the policy due to material misprepresentations on the application for insurance. Plaintiff, ... her husband and 5 children sued PSIC for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant, emotional distress and punitive damages. A five week jury trial in Los Angeles ensued. PSIC argued Plaintiff Roepel had lied on the application for insurance and had a history of making false and fraduluent insurance claims.
OUTCOME: Non-suit granted in favor of Pacific Specialty Insurance Company
Following a fire at their home, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan sued PSIC for breach of contract, bad fatih and breach of the implied coveant of good faith and fair dealing. The Morgan's also claimed PSIC had dis ... criminated against them and violated the Unruch Statute. Plaintiffs sought damages, attorney fees and punitive damages at trial.
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