Tentative ruling issued by Judge Shirley K. Watkins on Mar. 23, 2021 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx317

MICHAEL ANDERSON, et. al. Plaintiff, vs. FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.; et. al. Defendants.

CASE NO: 20VECV01317

[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:

MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

Dept. T

8:30 a.m.

March 29, 2021

[TENTATIVE] ORDER: The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND.

Introduction

Defendant Hazar Bagh (“Defendant”) moves for judgment on the pleadings against the second cause of action (“COA”) for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (“Bad Faith.”) Despite the proof of service showing proper service upon Plaintiffs Michael and Kristin Anderson (“Plaintiffs”), the Court file shows that the motion is unopposed. An opposition was due March 16, 2021.

Discussion

The Complaint alleges that Defendant is an insurance agent (Compl. Pg. 1:25 & Exhs. A & B) The attached copy of the insurance policy further alleges that Co-Defend….....