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insurer claim in Washington

18 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Cedell v. Farmers Insurancegreen
wash · 2013 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Cedell, 176 Wn.2d at 696, 699-700 .

2019Cedell, 176 Wn.2d at 696, 699-700 .

22
Unigard Insurance v. Levengreen
washctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Leven, 97 Wn.

2008See Leven, 97 Wash. App. at 427 , 983 P.2d 1155 ; Griffin, 108 Wash.App. at 140 , 29 P.3d 777 ; Canron, Inc. v. Fed.

22
Safeco Insurance Co. v. Barcomgreen
wash · 1989 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Barcom, 112 Wn.2d at 583-84 .

2000See Barcom, 112 Wash.2d at 583-84 , 773 P.2d 56 .

22
Tank v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.green
wash · 1986 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017These obligations, including defense counsel's duty of loyalty and of full and ongoing disclosure, arise due to "the potential conflicts of interest between insurer and insured inherent in this type of defense." Id. at 387 (emphasis added).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Berger v. Dishman Dodge, Inc. green
washctapp · 1987
2 sentences

2013For the proposition that an "innocent insured" must be excused for delays attributable to the insurer or defense counsel, Studio Seven relies primarily on White and Berger, 50 Wn.

2013Little, 160 Wn.2d at 703 ; Griggs, 92 Wn.2d at 582 . ¶27 For the proposition that an “innocent insured” must be excused for delays attributable to the insurer or defense counsel, Studio Seven relies primarily on White and Berger, 50 Wn.

22013–2013
Thompson v. GRANGE INSURANCE green
washctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1996App. 151 , 660 P.2d 307 , review denied, 99 Wn.2d 1011 (1983), the policy required notice of a claim to be given "as soon as practical.” The plaintiffs did not notify the insurer of its claim for almost five years.

1996Ass'n, 34 Wash.App. 151 , 660 P.2d 307 , review denied, 99 Wash.2d 1011 (1983), the policy required notice of a claim to be given "as soon as practical." The plaintiffs did not notify the insurer of its claim for almost five years.

21996–1996
United Services Automobile Ass'n v. Morris green
ariz · 1987
1 sentence

2024Morris explains the background principle that, traditionally, the cooperation clause in an insurance policy forbids an insured from settling without 21 No. 85400-3-I/22 the insurer’s consent, but this will govern “only claims for which the insurer unconditionally assumes liability under the policy.” 154 Ariz. at 119 .

12024–2024
cluster 558160 green
ca11 · 1991
1 sentence

2022Ed. 2d 903 (2012) (“If we were to adopt Taniguchi’s suggested analysis, a plaintiff could file lawsuits against an insured defendant ‘without incurring litigation costs after losing on the merits.’ In essence, Taniguchi’s reasoning punishes a prevailing party for being insured.” (citation omitted) (quoting Manor Healthcare Corp. v. Lomelo, 929 F.2d 633 , 639–40 (11th Cir. 19991))). 19 No. 83333-2-I/20 an insurer provides a defense and says that this argument should also be rejected as unsupported.

12022–2022
Little v. King green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2013Little, 160 Wn.2d at 703 ; Griggs, 92 Wn.2d at 582 . ¶27 For the proposition that an “innocent insured” must be excused for delays attributable to the insurer or defense counsel, Studio Seven relies primarily on White and Berger, 50 Wn.

12013–2013
Griggs v. Averbeck Realty, Inc. green
wash · 1979
1 sentence

2013Little, 160 Wn.2d at 703 ; Griggs, 92 Wn.2d at 582 . ¶27 For the proposition that an “innocent insured” must be excused for delays attributable to the insurer or defense counsel, Studio Seven relies primarily on White and Berger, 50 Wn.

12013–2013
Jacob's Meadow Owners Ass'n v. PLATEAU 44 green
washctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Jacob's Meadow, 139 Wash.App. at 768 , 162 P.3d 1153 . ¶ 18 These equitable principles favor Hartford.

12008–2008
Griffin v. Allstate Ins. Co. green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2008See Leven, 97 Wash. App. at 427 , 983 P.2d 1155 ; Griffin, 108 Wash.App. at 140 , 29 P.3d 777 ; Canron, Inc. v. Fed.

12008–2008
Griffin v. Allstate Insurance green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2008See Leven, 97 Wash. App. at 427 , 983 P.2d 1155 ; Griffin, 108 Wash.App. at 140 , 29 P.3d 777 ; Canron, Inc. v. Fed.

12008–2008
Jacob's Meadow Owners Ass'n v. Plateau 44 II, LLC green
washctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Jacob's Meadow, 139 Wash.App. at 768 , 162 P.3d 1153 . ¶ 18 These equitable principles favor Hartford.

12008–2008
Prest v. American Bankers Life Assurance Co. green
washctapp · 1995
1 sentence

1999Prest, 79 Wn.

11999–1999
Transamerica Insurance Group v. Chubb green
washctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1992App. 247 , 554 P.2d 1080 (1976), review denied, 88 Wn.2d 1015 (1977), the court held that an insured establishes prejudice as a matter of law where he or she shows that the insurer controlled the defense for 10 months before issuing a reservation of rights.

1992App. 247 , 554 P.2d 1080 (1976), review denied, 88 Wn.2d 1015 (1977), the court held that an insured establishes prejudice as a matter of law where he or she shows that the insurer controlled the defense for 10 months before issuing a reservation of rights.

11992–1992
McDonald Industries, Inc. v. Rollins Leasing Corp. green
washctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1991App. 376, 380 , 613 P.2d 800 (1980) (exclusionary clauses are strictly construed against the insurer and if a clause can be construed in two ways, the construction favorable to the insured must be adopted), aff'd 95 Wn.2d 909 , 631 P.2d 947 (1981).

11991–1991
McDonald Industries, Inc. v. Rollins Leasing Corp. green
wash · 1981
2 sentences

1991App. 376, 380 , 613 P.2d 800 (1980) (exclusionary clauses are strictly construed against the insurer and if a clause can be construed in two ways, the construction favorable to the insured must be adopted), aff'd 95 Wn.2d 909 , 631 P.2d 947 (1981).

1991App. 376, 380 , 613 P.2d 800 (1980) (exclusionary clauses are strictly construed against the insurer and if a clause can be construed in two ways, the construction favorable to the insured must be adopted), aff'd 95 Wn.2d 909 , 631 P.2d 947 (1981).

11991–1991
Gould v. Mutual Life Insurance green
washctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1987App. 756 , 683 P.2d 207 (1984) for the proposition that a third party beneficiary under an insurance policy can maintain an action against the insurer for violation of the CPA.

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 48.30.010 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.60.060 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 98 (1936–2025) IL 58 (1902–2026) NY 46 (1947–2024) FL 37 (1936–2024) MI 34 (1978–2025) TX 32 (1935–2019) LA 30 (1932–2011) WI 27 (1923–2025) OH 22 (1963–2025) MO 21 (1926–2020) GA 20 (1907–2023) PA 20 (1950–2026) MN 18 (1976–2019) OK 18 (1918–2014) WA 18 (1987–2024) CT 18 (1971–2018) NJ 17 (1968–2024) AZ 16 (1977–2025) MA 15 (1973–2025) AL 10 (1929–2009) NM 10 (1948–2012) CO 10 (1992–2015) KS 9 (1942–2004) DE 8 (1988–2022) MD 7 (1972–2021) MT 7 (1983–2022) IN 7 (1957–2015) OR 7 (1957–2020) MS 6 (1971–2023) WV 6 (1961–2011) ID 6 (1966–2019) NC 6 (1961–2021) SD 5 (2009–2019) TN 5 (1964–2011) NE 5 (1941–2000) SC 5 (1939–2013) UT 5 (1938–2025) NV 4 (1932–2009) AK 4 (1990–2017) IA 4 (1918–2006) KY 4 (2006–2024) DC 4 (1974–2014) WY 3 (1980–1996) RI 3 (1994–2009) ME 3 (2009–2015) AR 2 (1914–1938) ND 2 (1994–2006) NH 2 (1979–1999) VA 2 (1987–1995) HI 2 (1924–1994)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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