The California Supreme Court held that the policy's suit limitation of one year, consistent with the statute requiring suit be file within twelve months after a loss, did not apply to claims alleging violation of the state's unfair competition law (UCL). Rosenberg-Wohl v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Co., 2024 Cal. LEXIS
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California Statute Barring Defense Obligations for Alleged Consumer Protection Violation Upheld
By Tred R. Eyerly on
The Ninth Circuit found that a California statute excluding coverage for alleged violation of consumer protection laws did not violate due process. Adir Int'l, LLC v. Starr Indem. & Liability Co., 2021 U.S. App,. LEXIS 10756 (9th Cir. April 15, 2021).
Adir operated a retail chain called Curacao. In 2017…