Collin v. American Empire Insurance

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

I

Introduction and Contentions

American Empire Insurance Company (American) appeals from a judgment entered against it in an action on a general liability policy. Plaintiffs Wilfred and Marie Collin (Collins) sued American to collect a $200,000 default judgment against American’s insured, a contractor known as Southwest Design. The judgment was for conversion and damage to real property caused by Southwest Design while remodeling the Collins’ home.

After a trial on stipulated facts, the Honorable David P. Yaffe of the Los Angeles Superior Court entered judgment against…