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Simpson Thacher Secures Ninth Circuit Affirmance of Summary Judgment Victory

03.08.16

On March 7, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a unanimous decision affirming summary judgment in favor of National Fire & Marine Insurance Company in a bad faith insurance lawsuit brought by Sharp Plumbing, Inc. The now-affirmed judgment requires Sharp to reimburse National Fire for a class action settlement paid pursuant to a reservation of rights.