Finkelstein v. 20th Century Insurance

Opinion

BOREN, J.

Appellant, Ronald Finkelstein, appeals following a summary judgment in favor of respondent, 20th Century Insurance Company. Appellant alleged causes of action for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing regarding insurance coverage and for duress. Appellant premised his causes of action on the respondent’s refusal to settle an automobile insurance claim within the insurance policy’s limits, where appellant deemed himself subject to a substantial probability of a judgment in excess of the policy limits. No excess judgment was ever entered against…