San Luis Obispo Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer, California

In this case we cross the Atlantic Ocean to consider the relationship, if any, between domestic and foreign insurance agreements in an arbitration dispute involving equitable contribution between insurance companies. The insured, plaintiff Crowley Maritime Corporation, received ...

... Shortly thereafter, Hoffman learned that the arbitrator and his law firm represented several protection and indemnity clubs (P & I Clubs) which provided insurance and other business services to ship-owners and others involved in the maritime industry. ...

We affirm. We agree with plaintiff that with respect to the current proceedings, plaintiff is not a vexatious litigant within the particular meaning of section 391, subdivision (b). However, the record shows that plaintiff's current complaint lacks any merit. The record further demonstrates ...