Case Updates
California Court of Appeal upholds breach of implied covenant of good faith judgment and reverses award of attorney fees
December 17, 2025
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging California Court of Appeal to reverse the trial court’s judgment and hold that an insurer’s attempt to settle for the policy limits demonstrates good faith as a matter of law
November 08, 2024
Brian D. Boone, Matthew P. Hooker, William W. Metcalf, and Alexander Akerman of Alston & Bird LLP served as outside counsel.
Case Documents
- Lower Court Judgment -- Simone v. State Farm (California Superior Court)
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Simone v. State Farm (Cal. Ct. App.)
- Opinion -- Simone v. State Farm (Cal. Ct. App.)