Campbell

Campbell v. Cal-Gard Surety Services, Inc.

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1998 Cal. App. LEXIS 233·62 Cal. App. 4th 563·73 Cal. Rptr. 2d 64·98 Daily Journal DAR 2904·98 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 2131

Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMarch 23, 1998Docket Nos. G015342, G016109California3,781 words

Opinion

Wallin, J.

This case involves two separate appeals, Nos. G016109 and GO15342, which have previously been ordered consolidated. It arises from a bad faith action filed by Shannon R. Campbell against two companies which issue automobile theft deterrent and insurance policies, and an automobile dealer. Campbell prevailed against one of the insurance companies and was awarded compensatory and punitive damages. No. G016109 is her appeal of the trial court’s striking the punitive damages award and denying her attorney fees. No. G015342 is Campbell’s attorneys’ appeal from an order sanctioning them for bringing suit against the other insurer.

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GO 16109: Facts

No respondent’s brief has been filed by Prevent-A-Theft International, Ltd., in No. G016109. Accordingly, we may accept as true the statement of facts set forth in Campbell’s opening brief. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 17(b); Roman v. Usary Tire & Service Center (1994) 29 Cal.App.4th 1422, 1431, fn. 5 [ 35 Cal.Rptr.2d 329 ]; County of Lake v. Antoni (1993) 18 Cal.App.4th 1102, 1104 [ 22 Cal.Rptr.2d 804 ].)

In January 1991, Campbell bought a new car from Campbell Motors, which sold her a theft-deterrent and insurance policy issued…

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