Legal Opinion
Allstate Insurance v. Loo
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 2, 1996No. A071266PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
POCHÉ, J.
In this case we consider whether a lessor who prevails in an action in subrogation brought by his lessee’s property insurer is entitled to recover attorney fees under a provision in the lease.
Background
Allstate insureds Tony and Eleanor Dudley were tenants in an apartment building owned by Dennis J. Loo. After their personal property was destroyed in a fire in the apartment building, they filed a claim with their insurer. After paying the claim Allstate Insurance Company commenced the instant action in subrogation against Loo, asserting causes of action for negligence, failure…
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