California's Landmark Insurance Ruling in the Stringfellow Litigation
Indemnification Strategies in Continuing Property Damage and Personal Injury Claims
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This seminar will discuss the new California appellate court ruling that allows stacking of insurance policies in cases where an insured is facing continuous injury claims. The panel will review the implications of the ruling and best practices for policyholders, insurers and their counsel.
Outline
- State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
- Trial court ruling
- Court of Appeal (4th District) ruling and reasoning
- Implications of the ruling
- At odds with FMC Corp. v. Plaisted & Cos. (Cal. App. 6th Dist. 1998)
- Anti-stacking rule
- All-sums rule
- Court treatment of indemnity in other jurisdictions
- Best practices
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What was the court's reasoning in rejecting the anti-stacking rule ascribed to by another California appellate court?
- What are the implications of the decision for California litigants? Or those outside California?
- What steps can policyholders take to recover damages under their insurance policies when facing long-term property damage or personal injuries claims?
Faculty

Roger W. Simpson
Shareholder
Cotkins & Collins
His principal area of practice is insurance coverage for environmental liability and he represented the state of... | Read More
His principal area of practice is insurance coverage for environmental liability and he represented the state of California in the State of California v. Continental Ins. Co. (2009) matter. He also provides insurance coverage counseling concerning Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance.
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Robert M. Horkovich
Shareholder
Anderson Kill & Olick
He has substantial experience in trying complex insurance coverage actions for corporate policyholders. The Chambers... | Read More
He has substantial experience in trying complex insurance coverage actions for corporate policyholders. The Chambers Guide calls him the 'go-to person' in the area of insurance recovery. He served as Counsel in the State of California v. Continental Ins. Co. (2009) matter. He has also been engaged on several significant projects by the United Nations as its General Insurance Counsel.
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William J. Baron
Partner
Duane Morris
He concentrates on appellate work and complex civil litigation, including insurance coverage actions. He prepared an... | Read More
He concentrates on appellate work and complex civil litigation, including insurance coverage actions. He prepared an amicus brief in the companion Stringfellow case.
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