Viewpoint: What The Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation

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Insurance Journal - Jan 14, 2026

In California, historically, when a plaintiff filed a personal injury action relating to their own injuries and then died mid-litigation and the case was converted to a wrongful death action, the value of the case was viewed as substantially diminished. …...

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