Simpson Thacher Secures Ninth Circuit Affirmance of Summary Judgment Victory
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.