Sanchez v. Lindsey Morden Claims Services, Inc.

Opinion

NEAL, J.

Summary

An independent adjuster engaged by an insurer owes no duty of care to the claimant insured, with whom the adjuster has no contract. The adjuster is not liable in tort to the insured for alleged negligent claims handling which causes only economic loss.

Facts and Proceedings in Trial Court

The relevant facts, which appear from appellant Luis Sanchez’s first amended complaint, and from a status conference memorandum judicially noticed in the trial court, are as follows: Sanchez was engaged in business, transporting commercial machinery, under the fictitious business name LA…