Legal Opinion
Opsal v. United Services Automobile Ass'n
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 13, 1991No. D011864PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
WIENER, Acting P. J.
A jury awarded plaintiff Peter Opsal substantial contract and tort damages based on his argument that defendant United Services Automobile Association (USAA) improperly denied a claim for reimbursement under Opsal’s homeowners insurance policy. While we agree with Opsal that he was entitled to coverage under the policy, we conclude the evidence was insufficient to meet the higher standard required to support an award of compensatory and punitive damages in tort.
Factual and Procedural Background
In 1977 Peter Opsal, an active duty United States Navy officer, and his…
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