Steven P Nassi

Steven P Nassi

January 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

California Supreme Court Dubs Notice-Prejudice Rule a Fundamental Public Policy of the State

The California Supreme Court recently issued a highly anticipated opinion that answered two questions certified from the Ninth Circuit as a matter of first impression regarding California's notice-prejudice rule. This article will analyze the court's answers to these questions, discuss the potential impact of the court's decision on the insurance industry at large, and offer guidance to underwriters, claims handlers, and coverage counsel in the wake of this decision.

By Steven P. Nassi and Landon J. Green

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