Wiley Rein: California Statute Limiting Defense Costs Does Not Apply Where Carrier Denies Coverage | Practical Law

Wiley Rein: California Statute Limiting Defense Costs Does Not Apply Where Carrier Denies Coverage | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Wiley Rein LLP discusses Browne George Ross LLP v. Lexington Ins. Co., No. 2:10-cv-02148-SVW-PLA (C.D. Cal. May 29, 2012). In this case before the US District Court for the Central District of California, the court held that if a plaintiff is able to establish that its insurer breached the duty to defend by denying coverage, the insurer cannot limit the plaintiff's recovery for attorneys' fees under section 2860 of the California Civil Code. The publication discusses the factual background of the case and the court's ultimate legal holdings.

Wiley Rein: California Statute Limiting Defense Costs Does Not Apply Where Carrier Denies Coverage

by Wiley Rein LLP
Published on 15 Jun 2012 • California
This Law Firm Publication by Wiley Rein LLP discusses Browne George Ross LLP v. Lexington Ins. Co., No. 2:10-cv-02148-SVW-PLA (C.D. Cal. May 29, 2012). In this case before the US District Court for the Central District of California, the court held that if a plaintiff is able to establish that its insurer breached the duty to defend by denying coverage, the insurer cannot limit the plaintiff's recovery for attorneys' fees under section 2860 of the California Civil Code. The publication discusses the factual background of the case and the court's ultimate legal holdings.