Singh v. Allstate Ins. Co.

Opinion

WARD, J.

Plaintiffs and appellants Davinder and Geeta Singh owned property in Fontana insured by Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate). Plaintiffs sued Allstate when Allstate denied coverage for fire loss of the house on the property. The trial court granted Allstate’s motion for summary judgment, based on plaintiffs’ failure to file suit within the one-year period specified in the insurance contract.

Plaintiffs contend that their suit was timely filed. They argue that not only was the one-year period equitably tolled while Allstate investigated and initially denied their claim, but…