California § 10111.5 - An insurer shall not be liable for payments claimed under an individual or group
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§ 10111.5. An insurer shall not be liable for payments claimed under an individual or group
An insurer shall not be liable for payments claimed under an individual or group policy of life insurance if the duty to make those payments depends upon a factual determination of whether the death of the insured was an accident or a suicide and that fact cannot be established without an autopsy and the autopsy is prohibited under Section 27491.43 of the Government Code. Insurers refusing or delaying payments in those circumstances in good faith shall not be liable for exemplary or punitive damages.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10111.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10111.5 cover?
Section 10111.5 ("An insurer shall not be liable for payments claimed under an individual or group") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10111.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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