Axis Surplus Insurance v. Reinoso

Opinion

MOSK, J.

INTRODUCTION

We hold there is substantial evidence to support the finding that appellant was not covered by liability insurance in connection with claims brought against her by tenants of an apartment building that she co-owned. We also hold that in connection with the insurer’s action against appellant and others to recover the costs of settling those claims, there is substantial evidence to support the trial court’s implied allocation to appellant of joint and several liability to the insurer for the amount of the settlement costs paid by the insurer. The benefit to appellant…