California · Evidence Code
EVID §1155: Evidence that a person was, at the time a harm was suffered by another, insured wholly or partially against loss arising from liability for that harm is inadmissible to prove negligence or other wrong
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Evidence of insurance coverage is not allowed in court to prove someone was negligent or committed wrongdoing.
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Evidence that a person was, at the time a harm was suffered by another, insured wholly or partially against loss arising from liability for that harm is inadmissible to prove negligence or other wrongdoing.
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