California verdict news | December 2025 verdict; May 2026 coverage litigation reported
Insurance Business reported that a jury returned a $17,321,897 verdict for the Malekmehr plaintiffs after a Los Angeles trial concerning an August 2022 company-vehicle collision. The report states the parties reached a settlement while the jury deliberated on December 9, 2025. A separate May 2026 coverage lawsuit raised allegations about delayed notice to an excess insurer. Those insurance allegations are not reported findings against the insured.
The coverage dispute and injury verdict are separate proceedings
A reported insurance tower does not establish that every policy responds to a loss. Preserve declarations, notices and correspondence, and identify which carrier received what information. A settlement reached during deliberations may determine payment even when the jury later announces a larger number. An injured person should ask for an explanation of available coverage and the status of any disputed layers when evaluating a proposed resolution.
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Source: Insurance Business — original report. This is an attributed news summary of another firm’s case, not a result obtained by Weiss Attorneys. A reported verdict is not a statement that a judgment is final or has been paid. Later court proceedings or agreements may affect the outcome. Past results do not guarantee a similar recovery.
