California Court of Appeal

A homeowner's policy that expressly defines the term "collapse" as "actually fallen down or fallen into pieces" provides coverage for imminent collapse, thus an insured is entitled to benefits after removal and repair of deteriorated decks as recommended by a contractor.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/03/2002
• Published 06/03/2002

Judges

• SPENCER, P.J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Robie & Matthai, Michael J. O'Neill, Pamela E. Dunn, Los Angeles, and Daniel J. Koes for Defendant and Appellant., Verboon, Milstein & Peter, and Wayne S. Kreger for Plaintiff and Respondent.