Calvert Fire Insurance v. Cropper

Opinion

BREINER, J. *

Plaintiff appeals from two judgments dismissing its complaint, as sanctions for its wilful failure to obey a discovery order (Code Civ. Proc., § 2034). We affirm.

Appellant insurer issued a policy of aircraft liability insurance to Hoehnle through its local agent, Cropper. During the policy period, Hoehnle’s airplane crashed, resulting in the death of Lange and a subsequent wrongful death action filed by Lange’s heirs (hereafter, Lange) against the insured.

Calvert filed the instant action seeking declaratory relief, reformation, and indemnity, contending that the coverage…