The Pinto decision upended long-standing assumptions in California insurance litigation, directly challenging the validity of CACI 2334 and setting off a wave of change across bad faith failure-to-settle claims. In response, courts and legislators acted—producing two significant published opinions and ushering in Code of Civil Procedure § 999, which now governs pre-litigation settlement demands.

In this program, mediator and retired Judge Vedica Puri will unpack:

• What Pinto really changed about bad faith litigation;
• How recent decisions like Hedayati and Planet Bingo extend or limit that reasoning;
• Why CACI 2334 had to be revised—and what the new instruction means for trials;
• How CCP § 999 is reshaping settlement strategies and potential liability.
• Whether you represent plaintiffs, defend insurers, or mediate coverage disputes, this program will help you understand and adapt to the new legal landscape.