The performance of an insurer’s claim staff is a key fact issue in cases involving an insurer’s unreasonable denial of insurance benefits in bad faith.  Performance evaluations for claims staff involved in the denial of a claim are often one of the main sources of discovery that sheds light on the reasonableness or

By Stephen Ellison Tradition and principles carry a lot of weight in the courtroom, but that doesn’t mean a lawyer has to approach every trial conventionally. Just ask Philip L Pillsbury Junior, founding partner with Pillsbury and Coleman LLP, whos formula for trials might catch people off-guard. “We bring a lot of

When you purchase an insurance policy, the company that sells it to you has an obligation to fulfill the promises made within the policy regarding coverage, just as you have an obligation to pay your premium in a timely manner. Unfortunately, insurance companies are often for-profit businesses that want to do everything

You trusted your insurance company. You made those monthly payments because you believed that they would be there for you when you needed them. Then you filed a valid claim, and they denied it. You can’t believe it. You feel like they robbed you, essentially. They took your money and then refused to

Most people in California have at least one type of insurance policy in their name but it is not uncommon to hold multiple insurance policies. These might include some combination of automotive insurance, homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. Regardless of the type of policy and what

When making a homeowners’ insurance claim, you trust the company you work with will find a satisfactory resolution to your problem. However, this is not always the case. Insurance claims are often denied, or pay out less than you’re expecting. Nerdwallet explains some of the steps you can take to dispute a denied insurance

Californian residents like you rely on your insurance for vital, every-day things. This can include medical procedures, medication, routine doctor visits, and other things that your life and well-being rely on. When insurance companies refuse to honor their policies, it can be a huge blow. Not all states have the same requirements

Bad faith occurs when one party of a legal contract acts dishonestly to avoid fulfilling his or her contractual obligation. Bad faith may also occur when one party enters a legally binding agreement without any intention or the means to fulfill it. California, like most other states, recognizes an “implied covenant of

You purchase insurance policies to protect you and your family in California from the consequences of a life-changing disastrous event. All too often, however, we at Pillsbury and Coleman have seen insurance companies go to great lengths to protect their profits and pay as little as possible on insurance claims. Sometimes, insurance

A Pennsylvania woman contends that her insurance company illegally underpaid her mental health counselor, increasing her out-of-pocket medical expenses and jeopardizing her care. Her legal team is seeking class action status on behalf of thousands of other patients and their providers who were hurt by the reimbursement practices. The lawsuit names UnitedHealthcare,