The Insurance Universe Post-Pinto v. Farmers (2021)

The Insurance Universe Post-Pinto v. Farmers (2021)
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About this program

This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired April 27, 2026 and features Hon. Vedica Puri (Ret.).

The Pinto decision upended long-standing assumptions in California insurance litigation, directly challenging the validity of CACI 2334 and setting off a wave of change across bad faith failure-to-settle claims. In response, courts and legislators acted—producing two significant published opinions and ushering in Code of Civil Procedure § 999, which now governs pre-litigation settlement demands.

In this program, a mediator and retired judge will unpack:

What Pinto really changed about bad faith litigation;
How recent decisions like Hedayati and Planet Bingo extend or limit that reasoning;
Why CACI 2334 had to be revised—and what the new instruction means for trials;
How CCP § 999 is reshaping settlement strategies and potential liability.
Whether you represent plaintiffs, defend insurers, or mediate coverage disputes, this program will help you understand and adapt to the new legal landscape.

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