California Court of Appeal
Lincoln Prop. Co., N.C., Inc. v. Travelers Indem. Co., A106426
An insured may not bring separate actions against its insurer for breaching its obligation to defend a claim against the insured and for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in the handling of the claim since the two claims involve breach of the same primary right.
Appellate Information
- Decided 03/20/2006
- Published 03/20/2006
Judges
- POLLAK, J.
Court
- California Court of Appeal
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Manly & McGuire, Kevin M. McGuire, Costa Mesa, CA, for plaintiff and appellant.
- For Appellees:
- Morison-Knox Holden Melendez & Prough, LLP, William C. Morson-Knox, Michael W. Melendez, Robert J. Scott, Jr., Walnut Creek, CA, for defendant and respondent.