Forman v. Chicago Title Insurance

*1007WOODS, (Fred) J.

I respectfully dissent. The majority, among other errors, omit some critical operative facts contained in the record which, in my opinion, militate affirming the judgment. For that reason, I deem it necessary to set forth a statement of facts and proceedings below incorporating the operative facts.

Facts and Proceedings in the Trial Court

In September 1987, Forman purchased a vacant 3.89-acre parcel of real property located in the City of Bellflower. In connection with that purchase, Chicago Title issued a title insurance policy to Forman.

At the time Chicago Title issued the…