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... 1 ), Stark v. Pioneer Cas. Co. (1934) 139 Cal.App. 577, 582, 34 P.2d 781. The defense of comparative fault (contributory negligence) is available, and can reduce damages if the client is also at fault (for example, by failing to give the agent all the facts) . Punitive damages are not allowed for simple negligence. Cases involving legal malpractice have allowed no emotional distress recovery for simple negligence or breach of contract, if only economic damages result, since the emotional distress is no different than what is ordinarily experienced in litigation. Smith v. Superior Court (1992) 10 Cal.App.4th 1033, 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 133; Merendo v. Superior Court (1992) 3 Cal.App.4th 1, 4 Cal.Rptr.2d 87. This result may well apply to insurance ... be on the risk is also important. Under the typical claims made liability policy, failure to give prompt notice of the claim may result in lost coverage. In addition, the lawyer may help the agent develop any defenses he may have, and discover possible additional coverage. 4.2.5. Alternatives to having the Errors & Omissions Carrier conduct the defense. There are possible steps that the broker-agent or his attorney may take to reduce the cost and exposure of an E&O defense. With larger deductibles, which in many cases apply to defense costs, these steps might be considered in an appropriate case. Seeking defense and indemnity by agent from his carrier. Frequently the claim is against the carrier and agent both. In these circumstances, the principal (the carrier) may be willing to defend ...

... Cases involving legal malpractice have allowed no emotional distress recovery for simple negligence or breach of contrac...tion 1286. 4.5.2. Different options for dispute resolution. &

... or from their own professional malpractice; but they do provide protection from cross-liability for E&O and torts of the LLP's other parti...ve stunningly better after-tax results for the owners (especially as compared ...

... there's always the threat of a malpractice suit or State Bar complaint. But c...ve toward the services being rendered. For example, during the preparation of ...