Haidinger-Hayes, Inc. v. Marvin Hime & Co.

This is an action for breach of bailment alleged to have resulted from a failure on the part of defendant Marvin Hime and Company, Inc., to return to the plaintiffs’ assured certain articles of jewelry consigned to defendant.

Plaintiff Haidinger-Hayes, Inc., is a California corporation duly authorized as a surplus line broker. Pursuant to an agreement between this plaintiff and certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London, plaintiff was authorized to write and issue policies of insurance on behalf of these underwriters, to adjust losses and to handle all claims and subrogation matters under such…