Sections
6 entriesSection 999Establishes California public policy encouraging prompt settlement of civil actions and claims as beneficial to claimants, policyholders, and insurers. Defines “extracontractual damages”…Section 999.1Requires a time-limited settlement demand to be written, properly labeled or statutory-referenced, and include specified material terms. Sets at least 30 days…Section 999.2Requires a claimant to send a time-limited demand to the insurer’s publicly designated email or physical address, if available, or to the…Section 999.3Allows recipients to accept a time-limited demand by written acceptance of all material terms and provides that timely clarification, information, or extension…Section 999.4Limits use of a counseled claimant’s time-limited demand that does not substantially comply with the chapter by barring it from being treated…Section 999.5Limits the chapter to claims or lawsuits under automobile, motor vehicle, homeowner, or commercial-premises liability insurance policies involving property damage, personal or…