Leonard Rogoff v. Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
A. Procedural History
On May 8, 2024, Plaintiff Leonard Rogoff (“Plaintiff”) filed a putative class action complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside against defendant Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“Defendant” or “TLIC”) and Does 1 through 10, inclusive. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) The Complaint alleges one cause of action: violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”). (Id. ¶¶ 70-81.) Plaintiff seeks the equitable remedies of restitution and an injunction “in lieu of other claims or remedies [Plaintiff] may have at law.” (Id. ¶ 80.)
On June 14, 2024, Defendant removed the action pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (“CAFA”). (“NOR,” Dkt. No. 1.) On July 15, 2024, Plaintiff filed this Motion. (See Motion.) Defendant opposed the Motion on August 19, 2024. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 12.) On August 26, 2024, Plaintiff filed a reply. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 13.) B. Plaintiff’s Allegations
In summary, Plaintiff alleges Defendant violated California Insurance Code sections 10113.71 and 10113.72 (“The Statutes”) when attempting to terminate his life insurance policy. (Complaint ¶¶ 1-15.) The Statutes…