Legal Opinion
Hydro-Mill Co. v. Hayward, Tilton & Rolapp Insurance Associates, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 19, 2004No. B156765PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
MALLANO, J.
A company purchased earthquake insurance from a broker. The broker obtained insurance with less coverage than the company sought. After sustaining damage in the Northridge earthquake, the company submitted a claim under the insurance policy and was paid benefits in accordance with the policy as written.
The company filed this action against the broker to recover the additional benefits that would have been paid under the coverage as requested, alleging causes of action for negligence, breach of oral contract, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. The case…
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