Richardson v. GAB Business Services, Inc.

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), P. J.

—In a separate action, plaintiff and appellant, Dur-lin D. Richardson, successfully prosecuted a personal injury claim against defendant and respondent, Safeway Stores, Inc. (Safeway), arising out of an injury which occurred on Safeway’s premises. The jury awarded Richardson $16,500. Defendant GAB Business Services, Inc. (GAB) was an independent adjustment firm engaged in the business of investigating and adjusting claims. Safeway, a self-insured corporation, employed GAB to investigate Richardson’s personal injury claim against Safeway.

Plaintiff filed the instant…