One Offer, Two Choices: California Supreme Court Greenlights Multiple-Choice Section 998 Offers
On August 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of California ruled that a settlement offer under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 may present two alternatives, so long as the offer clearly states the choices, and at least one alternative permits accurate valuation. The ruling gives defendants a new tool to increase settlement pressure by bundling alternatives into a single offer window.
