Nob Hill General Store Inc. v. General Reinsurance Corporation

I. INTRODUCTION

On July 21, 2023, plaintiff Nob Hill General Store, Inc. (“Nob Hill’) filed this action against defendant General Reinsurance Corporation (“GRC”) and Does 1 through 25 in Los Angeles Superior Court. Dkt. 1 at 1. On August 8, 2023, Nob Hill filed the operative first amended complaint (“FAC”), alleging claims for (1) breach of contract: (2) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; and (3) declaratory relief. Dkt. 1-1. On October 6, 2023, GRC filed a notice of removal on diversity grounds pursuant to 28 U-'S.C. § 1332 and § 1441(a), contending that it is a citizen of both Delaware and Connecticut and that Nob Hill is a citizen of California. Dkt. 1. On October 10, 2023, GRC filed an answer to the FAC and asserted counterclaims against Nob Hill, alleging claims for (1) declaratory relief—allocation; (2) declaratory relief—not bound by the 2000 compromise and release (“C&R”): (3) declaratory relief— late notice; (4) declaratory relief—admiunistrative costs; (5) declaratory relief—penalties; and (6) declaratory relief—no bad faith. Dkt. 7. On October 31, 2023, Nob Hill filed an answer to GRC’s counterclaim. Dkt. 11. On November 20,…