Kangarlou v. Progressive Title Co., Inc.

Opinion

EPSTEIN, P. J.

This case arises from a dispute between the buyer of residential property and her escrow agent. The buyer was awarded judgment but denied attorney fees. We reverse the denial of fees because the escrow instructions contained an attorney fees clause and the buyer’s suit alleged the escrow agent breached its contractual duties.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

In 2001, appellant Monique Kangarlou purchased a house in Los Angeles. According to appellant, before the escrow closed, she informed the real estate agent that she could not afford the monthly payment and wanted out of…