California

• Obtained judgment on the pleadings requiring a self-insured pool to reimburse our insurer client for substantial settlement of sexual abuse claims.
• Represented insurer in interpleader action for relief from competing claims in excess of policy limits under excess Side A D&O policy and defended against claims for breach of contract, bad faith, and declaratory judgment.  
• Defended management liability insurer in contribution action involving multiple lines of insurance.
• Represented insurer in declaratory judgment action seeking a finding of no coverage under Side A D&O policy, and obtained summary judgment based on “interrelated wrongful acts” provision and specific litigation exclusion.
• Obtained dismissal with prejudice on behalf of primary D&O insurer against insured seeking excess policy limits.
• Coordinated amicus participation in appeal to California Supreme Court.
• Successfully settled high-profile sexual abuse lawsuits on behalf of school district policyholder.
• Evaluated coverage and monitored claims arising under D&O policy in relation to a class action lawsuit alleging unfair business practices.
• Advised regarding coverage under professional liability policy related to lawsuit alleging insured conspired to force the termination of a movie financing vehicle.
• Analyzed coverage under D&O policy for derivative litigation against one of the largest companies in the world.
• Evaluated coverage under D&O policy for numerous lawsuits against a bankrupt insured and its former directors and officers.
• Represented insurer in appeal of summary judgment ruling declaratory judgment action finding no coverage under Side A D&O policy.
• Litigated on behalf Side A D&O insurer in interpleader action and defended same insurer against declaratory judgment, breach of contract, and bad faith counterclaims.
• Assessed coverage and drafted coverage position letters on behalf of professional liability insurer regarding design defects on construction project.
• Analyzed application of Section 533 as coverage bar to shareholder derivative litigation arising from DOJ sanctions imposed on pharmaceutical company for off-label marketing.
• Evaluated coverage under Side A policy for directors and officers of biotechnology company in connection with derivative litigation arising from alleged violations of the FDA in concealing product defects.
• Examined D&O coverage for major energy provider’s alleged breach of fiduciary duties in connection with its management of a subsidiary.
• Assessed coverage under D&O policy for stock drop arising from initial public offering.  
• Drafted coverage denial letter for client under EPL policy arising from proceedings initiated in France regarding wrongful termination.
• Examined coverage under Side A/DIC policy for shareholder derivative litigation arising from merger.
• Examined lawsuits filed against insureds arising out of the sale of allegedly defective components, patent infringement, employment discrimination, elder abuse, and violations of the Truth in Lending Act.
• Drafted policy form to be issued to municipalities in California.