Legal Opinion
Pepperell v. Scottsdale Insurance
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 31, 1998No. G017832PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
SONENSHINE, J.
James Pepperell and Pepperell Enterprises, Inc. (collectively Pepperell, except where individual identification is necessary) appeal from a summary judgment in favor of Scottsdale Insurance Company (Scottsdale) in an action alleging the insurer’s breach of its duty to defend and indemnify its insured against third party claims.
Factual and Procedural Background
Pepperell Enterprises, Inc., an Orange County developer, designed and built a single-family residence in Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach. Construction was completed in November 1988. Armando Nila purchased the home. During…
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