A commentary on insurance coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond
The insureds were denied coverage when both negligent and intentional acts took place in the underlying case. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Diblin. 114 Cal. App. 5th 1245 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025).
Curtis Diblin held a homeowners policy with State Farm. While the policy was in effect, Dibiln attacked his housemate, Monee…
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial after the jury determined the insurer owed policy benefits for hurricane damage to the insured's property. AM Grand Court Lakes LLC v. Rockhill Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. App. 13902 (11th Cir. June 5, 2023).
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After a jury awarded damages related to the insurer's delayed payment under the claim and the insurer's post trial motions to set aside the verdict were denied, the Tenth Circuit affirmed. US General, LLC v. GuideOne Mut. Ins. Co., 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 34066 (10th Cir. Dec. 12, 2022).
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