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Insurance
Bad Faith
Breach of Contract

Naim v. California Fair Plan Association

Published: Feb. 6, 1999 | Result Date: Jul. 21, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC035603 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Bruce J. Sottile

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jeffrey A. Holcomb


Defendant

Lance A. Selfridge

Richard B. Wolfe


Experts

Plaintiff

Roberta A. Evans
(technical)

Richard Shelton
(technical)

Caro Minas
(technical)

Defendant

Robin Shepherd
(technical)

Stephen Eisenmann
(technical)

Facts

In August 1994, plaintiff homeowners noticed damage to their house in Encino. The damage consisted of water infiltrating interior through cracked slab of residence. The plaintiffs claimed that damage to their residence was caused by aftershocks that occurred after they had purchased earthquake insurance from defendant California Fair Plan Association.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiffs made a settlement demand for more than $50,000. The defendant made an offer of $20,000.

Damages

The plaintiffs claimed approximately $148,000 in damages.

Other Information

The judgment was reached approximately two years and six months after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held in January 1998, resulting in no settlement.

Length

eight days (Bench Trial)


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