Legal Opinion
Aetna Life and Casualty Co. v. Ford Motor Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 22, 1975No. Civ. 45087PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
COMPTON, J.
Aetna Life & Casualty Company appeals from an order of dismissal entered after a demurrer with leave to amend was sustained as to its first amended complaint for declaratory relief and indemnification. Aetna declined to amend.
The allegations of the complaint disclose the following background of the litigation. Aetna leased a 1970 Ford Torino automobile for use by its employees. On July 11, 1971, the automobile, while being driven by an Aétna employee, was involved in an accident causing serious injuries to one Connie Sillen and extensive damage to the Torino. Following the…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Seely v. White Motor Co.California Supreme Court · 1965
- Herrero v. AtkinsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
- San Francisco Unified School District v. California Building Maintenance Co.California Court of Appeal · 1958
- Gherna v. Ford Motor Co.California Court of Appeal · 1966
- Employers Mutual Liability Insurance v. Pacific Indemnity Co.California Court of Appeal · 1959
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3Cited by20 opinions
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- Peter Culley & Associates v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1992
- Sayler v. HolstromNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1976
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