In a significant decision – the first of its kind in California – the Napa County Superior Court struck down five separate Occurrence Limit of Liability Endorsements (“OLL Endorsements”) that insurers were relying upon to limit coverage for a significant fire loss.  Commercial insurers often employ OLL Endorsements as a mechanism for

Commercial property insurers have routinely sought to limit their exposure for damage to particular buildings or properties by attaching so-called Occurrence Limit of Liability Endorsements (“OLL Endorsements”) to their policies.  These endorsements purport to limit each carrier’s exposure to the specific values assigned to each building or property.  They are almost always

Pillsbury & Coleman partner, Ryan Opgenorth, successfully resolved three claims against three separate insurance companies arising out of damages to a resort caused by a recent California wildfire.  Over the course of three days, Ryan and his team were able to secure two 7-figure settlements and one 8-figure settlement on behalf of

The Maui fires have had a devastating impact on local businesses, resorts, condominiums, apartment buildings, and time-share properties.  Fire insurance, property insurance, and business interruption insurance is designed to provide coverage for the substantial losses suffered in connection with the Maui fires.  However, securing payment from insurance companies for these losses is

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (June 20, 2023)— In a groundbreaking decision that will have far-reaching implications for disability insurance policyholders throughout California, the California Court of Appeal has issued a crucial published opinion in favor of the plaintiff, Dr. Mark Bennett, represented by Terrence “Terry” Coleman of Pillsbury & Coleman. This landmark ruling

In a significant published opinion, the California Court of Appeal issued a favorable ruling for our client, who is represented by partner Terry Coleman. This ruling signifies a major victory for disability insurance policyholders throughout California. The appellate decision carries significant implications for policyholders, affording them greater protection and overturning prior court

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 18, 2023)— Pillsbury & Coleman, LLP is thrilled to announce partner Terrence “Terry” Coleman received the prestigious 2023 Civil Justice Award from the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) for his groundbreaking work on behalf of disabled NFL athletes. At the recent annual gala, Mr. Coleman accepted the

Pillsbury & Coleman was recently awarded the Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice by the American Antitrust Institute for its work in UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust v. Sutter Health, et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-14-538451. Richard Grossman of Pillsbury & Coleman served as lead counsel for

Long-Term Care Insurance: Claims-handling Practices Used To Deny Claims Can Lead to Staggeringly High Punitive Damages For those who have practiced disability insurance litigation, the conduct of many long-term care insurance companies today is rather head-scratching. Did insurers really learn nothing from all the multi-million-dollar punitive damage awards from juries across the

Ex-NFL Player Owed Disability Benefits By Abby Wargo Law360 (June 2, 2022, 3:44 PM EDT) — A California federal judge found that the National Football League’s retirement board abused its discretion by denying a former San Diego Chargers player benefits for a spinal injury that permanently disabled him. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline