Legal Opinion
Zito v. Firemen's Insurance of Newark
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 21, 1973No. Civ. 12574PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
AULT, J.
On April 9, 1970, Alfred James Zito, while driving a large rented truck in the operation of his own business, was involved in a serious multi-vehicle accident. The truck left the highway and struck and knocked over some gas pumps, causing an explosion and fire. Zito died from injuries received in the accident, several other people were seriously injured and substantial property was damaged. Three lawsuits for damages are pending.
Plaintiff LaVaugh Zito, as administratrix of Alfred’s estate, brought this action in declaratory relief seeking a determination that a policy of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. G. W. Thomas Drayage & Rigging Co.California Supreme Court · 1968
- Desny v. WilderCalifornia Supreme Court · 1956
- Panopulos v. MaderisCalifornia Supreme Court · 1956
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. JacoberCalifornia Supreme Court · 1973
- Bayside Timber Co. v. Board of SupervisorsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
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- United Business Commission v. City of San DiegoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979
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- Fields v. Blue Shield of CaliforniaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1985
- Vikco Insurance Services, Inc. v. Ohio Indemnity Co.California Court of Appeal · 1999
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