Dealing with Insurance Claim Denials
Insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims submitted by its policyholders. When an insurance company does so, this is called “denying” the claim. A claim may be denied, for example, because the company has determined that the loss is not a type that is “covered” by the terms of the insurance policy or that the person who suffered the loss is not an “insured” for purposes of the policy or that a policyholder engaged in some type of misconduct which...
Tips for Filing Your Fire Insurance Claim
Insurance carriers are expecting to receive hundreds of thousands of fire claims in the upcoming months due to the recent southern California wildfires. Given the high number of cases that each insurer within the state will have to investigate, the earlier that you file the better. If your home was damaged by the fires and if you have not yet filed a claim with your insurance carrier, there are some simple tips that may make the difference between being compensated completely for your losses or...
Catalano & Catalano announces the launch of the California Workers Blog.
Catalano & Catalano announces the launch of the California Workers Blog.
The California Workers Blog examines all areas of employee rights and employer obligations. Here you will find useful, easy-to-read news and information, designed to assist you in maintaining and protecting your rights as a California Worker regardless of the type of job you have, or your income level.
Catalano & Catalano represents California companies, executives and individuals (both plaintiff and defendant) in labor issues, employment disputes, and class actions involving:
- Discrimination (age / race / sex / religion / national origin)
- Harassment
- Wrongful Termination / Discharge
- Severance Agreements
- Whistle Blower / Retaliation / Qui Tam Lawsuits (Federal Whistleblower)
- Wage & Hour Claims
- Restrictive Covenants
- Employment Agreements
- Regulatory Compliance
- FMLA Violations
- Americans with Disabilities Act Complaints
- EEOC Complaints
- Fair Labor Standards Act Violations
- Overtime Disputes
- Hiring Violations
- Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Catalano & Catalano announces a move to their new San Diego, CA office
The law firm of Catalano & Catalano announces the move to their new SD office. The firm is now located in the very elegant and modern building called Broadway 655. By adding additional office space the firm can continue to grow and build its ever developing plaintiffs construction defect, landslide and bad faith insurance practice, which are the firms largest practice areas in San Diego.
The new office is located at:
655 W Broadway, Suite 880
San Diego, CA 92101
Catalano & Catalano was founded by Patrick Catalano in 1979. The California law firm is a general civil trial and appellate practice firm, with an emphasis on handling cases involving fraud in the purchase of real estate, contract disputes, construction defect litigation, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, security & exchange commission cases, general real estate matters, business and contractual fraud cases, and other general and civil business litigation matters. The firm has extensive experience with complex litigation, including multi-plaintiff matters, class actions and construction defect cases.
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano announces name change to Catalano & Catalano
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano, one of the leading plaintiffs’ Real Property & Construction Law Firms in California, announced today that effective immediately, the firm will be known as Catalano & Catalano. The name change also involved a firm logo re-brand and the launching of a new web site which can be viewed at www.legalcat.com.
Patrick E. Catalano, the firm’s President commented that “Unifying our brand name to Catalano & Catalano is a sign of the legacy our firm has built. The name change is a tribute to my late sister Janice K. Catalano who practiced with me for 20 years.”
Catalano & Catalano was founded by Patrick Catalano in 1979. The California law firm is a general civil trial and appellate practice firm, with an emphasis on handling cases involving fraud in the purchase of real estate, contract disputes, construction defect litigation, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, security & exchange commission cases, general real estate matters, business and contractual fraud cases, and other general and civil business litigation matters. The firm has extensive experience with complex litigation, including multi-plaintiff matters, class actions and construction defect cases.
Work Begins To Stabilize Landslide
It is being speculated by some of these experts that the hillside can in fact be fixed permanently and the houses rebuilt, but that the cost of the rebuilding will likely have to be borne by the homeowners themselves. Patrick E. Catalano and Jannik P. Catalano are referenced in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here:
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14264940/detail.html
Slide Victims Planning Legal Action Against City
Homeowners are complaining that they were never warned about the scope of the Soledad Mountain Road landslide, while city officials claim that warnings were sent out. Some homeowners claim they received a letter regarding water maintenance, but that there was no mention of a potential landslide. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14273737/detail.html
More Mount Soledad Homes Appear To Be At Risk
The landslide that occurred on Soledad Mountain Road in La Jolla, California caused the destruction of seven homes and the evacuation of over one hundred others. The alleged cause of the landslide is leaking city of San Diego water pipes that weakened the hillside, eventually leading to a slope failure. Some consultants are worried that the same slope could slip again, destroying additional homes. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071009-9999-1n9slide.html
Gov. Declares State of Emergency In Wake Of Slide
Thus far, the estimated damage of the slide stands at $48 million. The declaration of a state of emergency clears the way for various governmental agencies to participate in remedying the situation on Soledad Mountain Road.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.10news.com/news/14260985/detail.html