Heighley v. J.C. Penney Life Insurance

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

MANELLA, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On August 7, 2001, Anthony Heighley (“Plaintiff’) filed an action in San Francisco Superior Court against J.C. Penney Life Insurance Co. (“JCPenney Life”) and J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (JCPenney Co.) (collectively “Defendants”), and Does 1 through 20 inclusive. Plaintiffs Complaint alleges: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) negligence, (4) violation of Bus. & Prof.Code §…