Groth Bros. Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Gallagher

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Introduction

Steven V. Gallagher appeals from an order of the Alameda County Superior Court denying his application for indemnity for defense costs pursuant to Corporations Code section 317 from Groth Bros. Oldsmobile, Inc. (Groth Bros.). Gallagher incurred costs and attorney fees in defending himself in an action brought by William M. Groth, Jr. (plaintiff) against him *63and other defendants.1 After the court’s favorable tentative ruling on Gallagher’s demurrer to plaintiff’s action, but before hearing on the demurrer, plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its action against…