State Farm wins key California court battle over assault claim coverage

On October 7, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed a judgment in favor of State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, holding that the insurer was not required to indemnify its policyholder, Curtis Diblin, for a $2.5 million judgment after Diblin was found liable for assaulting his housemate, Monee Gagliardo.

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