Venue: Santa Cruz County
Jury Verdict/Result: Arbitration ruling
in favor of Kemper.
Case Name: "Insurance Carrier" v.
Kemper
Description: The "one-hundred year" rains
caused a number of serious slide problems in Santa Cruz County. One such slide
involved a number of homes and the deaths of numerous residents in Felton, California.
The causation of this slide became an issue with regard to limits paid on a number
of policies of both the homeowners and landowners of the area in which the slide
occurred. This action involved a claim for a policies proceeds of a neighboring
landowner. We were able to convince the arbitrator that all fault for the slide
should be born by the insurance carrier which had brought an action for indemnity
against Kemper. Kemper was absolved of all liability with regard to the slide
damage. The case involved experts in slide mechanics and extensive investigation
to determine the cause of the slide as well as coverage issues.
Case Type : Insurance Code Issues/Medical
Malpractice
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