Grebow v. Mercury Insurance

Opinion

MOSK, J.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiffs and appellants Arthur and Helen Grebow (the Grebows) appeal from a summary judgment in favor of defendant and respondent Mercury Insurance Company (Mercury) for causes of action for breach of contract and tortious breach of insurance contract. The Grebows experienced significant damage to their rear deck and supporting structure of their residence. Their general contractor and structural engineer advised them that the rear of the residence was in the process of falling to the ground and strongly advised them not to enter the second story of the house…