Diaz v. Allstate Insurance Group

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR REMAND; AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS MISJOINED DEFENDANTS.

MORENO, District Judge.

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INTRODUCTION AND RELEVANT FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This is an action for compensatory, emotional distress and punitive damages based on theories of breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unfair business practices, and unlawful discrimination arising out of plaintiffs’ earthquake insurance claim under their Al-state homeowner’s policy for damages incurred at their residence. Plaintiffs’ home is a 3,430 square foot,…