Insureds' Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims To Proceed In Contamination Suit

Mealey's (October 1, 2020, 3:04 PM EDT) -- SANTA ANA, Calif. — A California federal judge on Sept. 30 denied an insurer's motion to dismiss a second amended complaint filed by insureds seeking a coverage declaration for underlying environmental contamination lawsuits because the insureds have proven that the insurer owes a duty to defend and the insureds supported their claims for breach of contract and bad faith (L.A. Terminals, et al. v. United National Insurance Co., No. 19-286, C.D. Calif., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180268)....