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Insurance
Breach of Contract
Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Yousif Oraha, Bassam Oraha v. Mid-Century Insurance Company

Published: Jul. 30, 2011 | Result Date: Sep. 3, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 37-2009-00068438-CU-IC-CTL Bench Decision –  Dismissal

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Oscar A. Ruiz DeChavez


Defendant

Robert E. Gallagher Jr.


Facts

Mid-Century Insurance Co. issued an automobile insurance policy for Yousif Oraha. However, the policy was cancelled for non-payment of premium on June 20, 2006. On July 14, Yousif's brother, Bassam Oraha, was involved in an automobile accident while driving Yousif's vehicle. Mid-Century denied coverage. The Orahas sued Mid-Century for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Result

The court dismissed the case and found that the insurance policy was properly cancelled prior to the date of the accident.


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