California Court of Appeal

Summary judgment for defendant on breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing claims against defendant-insurer involving damages resulting from the Northridge earthquake is affirmed where plaintiff-homeowners association's earlier withdrawal of claims excused defendant from further performance of any coverage obligation under its policy and precluded plaintiff's claims.

Appellate Information

• Decided 01/20/2006
• Published 01/20/2006

Judges

• CROSKEY, Acting P.J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Law Offices of Steven L. Zelig and Steven L. Zelig, Los Angeles, for Plaintiff and Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Crandell, Wade & Lowe, James L. Crandall, Edwin B. Brown, Michael J. McGuire and Matthew F. Batezel, Irvine;  Robie & Matthai and James R. Robie, Los Angeles;  LHB PacificLaw Partners and Clarke B. Holland, Emeryville, for Defendant and Respondent.