Legal Opinion
Stein-Brief Group, Inc. v. Home Indemnity Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 29, 1998No. G017043PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
WALLIN, J.
Stein-Brief Group, Inc., the developer of two residential projects in south Orange County, sought a declaration that each of its various insurers wrongfully denied coverage and defense of several lawsuits brought against Stein-Brief by lot owners. Following motions in limine, during which Stein-Brief presented its “best case” factual scenario, the trial court ruled none of the insurers had any potential for coverage and consequently no duty to defend the underlying lawsuits. Stein-Brief appeals, contending the facts presented establish the insurers owed it a duty to defend in…
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