Insurance: Insurer
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
About
Provided by Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
GRSM’s California insurance group counsels insurers on issues arising both in California and across the nation arising out of policies affording coverage in the areas of property and casualty, including commercial and personal lines as well as directors and officers risks; life, health, and disability, including policies to which ERISA applies; and health care provider reimbursement disputes. The claims giving rise to these insurance disputes involve mass-torts, sexual abuse, fire including wildfires, construction, fraudulent claims, catastrophic injury, environmental, whether disability is present, premium financing and policy cancellation, and the extent of benefits due. The group has depth in trying coverage and bad faith cases as well as in handling appeals for those matters. The group has successfully resolved rescission and reformation cases. In addition, the group has handled a wide range of complex insurance class actions, including cases alleging improper sales and insurance claims handling practices, fraud, underinsurance first-party wildfire claims, and consumer protection claims against insurers. Insurers often seek out the group for its expertise in providing coverage opinions, advice, and monitoring to help resolve insurance disputes before litigation arises. Members of the group are located throughout California and are familiar with the many distinct issues presented by appearing in California’s numerous and varied state and federal courts.
Chambers Review
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP offers sound advice to the insurance industry in a broad range of coverage areas. Its particular specialties include life, health and first-party property insurance, with additional knowledge of aviation, marine and product liability. Demonstrates strong capabilities in bad faith litigation and class action defense, and also maintains a significant appellate practice. A key area of expertise is the firm's insurance fraud practice, ably representing both domestic and foreign insurers.
Work Highlights
- Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP successfully defended Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company from breach of contract and bad faith claims arising from their insured client, Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, regarding losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand our niche market and are very aware of what is important to our company."
"They have a real expertise in insurance contracts and they have a number of excellent litigators."
"They understand our niche market and are very aware of what is important to our company."
"They have a real expertise in insurance contracts and they have a number of excellent litigators."
Notable Practitioners
David Capell is frequently called upon to represent his clients in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. He often works with health insurers, as part of a broader client base.
"He wants to leave no stone unturned."
Matthew Foy represents clients in a range of insurance disputes, including bad faith litigation and coverage claims. He also advises clients on liability and first party property policies.
"Matt is an excellent attorney. He is extremely responsive and always willing to assist in whatever way he can."
"He is a great partner. He's highly effective, thoughtful and really puts clients needs at the forefront."