Magistrate Judge Says Insurer Did Not Breach Contract, Act In Bad Faith

(January 7, 2022, 2:31 PM EST) -- FRESNO, Calif. — A California federal magistrate judge on Dec. 17 recommended granting a homeowners insurer’s motion for summary judgment on breach of contract and bad faith claims in a mold and water damage coverage dispute because the insurer paid the insured for the damages related to a sewer backup and, therefore, did not breach its contract....