Weaver v. Mid-Century Insurance

MEMORANDUM

GUNN, District Judge.

Plaintiff Janice Weaver brings this two-count action against defendant Mid-Century Insurance Company of Los Angeles (Mid-Century), her insurer under a homeowners’ policy issued September 29, 1984, which insured plaintiff against loss or destruction of her home and personal property due to fire. On June 28, 1985 plaintiff’s home was substantially destroyed by fire. The insurer has refused to pay on plaintiff’s claim asserting that she was responsible for the fire. In Count I of her complaint plaintiff seeks recovery under the insurance policy and punitive damages…