Levine v. Blue Shield of California

Opinion

AARON, J.

I

INTRODUCTION

Michael L. Levine (Michael) and his wife Victoria Levine (Victoria) (collectively the Levines) filed this action on their own behalf, and on behalf of a putative class, against Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield). In five causes of action in their first amended complaint, the Levines brought claims for fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentation, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and unfair competition (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17200 et seq.). All of the Levines’ causes of action were based on their…