Delay in the presentation to an insurer of notice or proof of loss is waived, if caused by an act of his, or if he omits to make objection promptly and specifically upon that ground.
Cal. Ins. Code § 554
Notice and Proofs of Loss
Applied in 17 court decisions — leading case People v. Teitelbaum (1958)
Most recently applied in Dietz International Public Adjusters of California, Inc. v. Evanston Insurance (April 2013)
Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.