Legal Case Summary

Mark Goldberg v. Pacific Indemnity Company


Date Argued: Mon Nov 01 2010
Case Number: 08-17316
Docket Number: 7846863
Judges:Trager, Alarcon, Rymer
Duration: 41 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Mark Goldberg v. Pacific Indemnity Company** **Docket Number**: 7846863 **Court**: [Specify the court if known] **Date**: [Specify the date of the ruling if known] **Parties**: - **Plaintiff**: Mark Goldberg - **Defendant**: Pacific Indemnity Company **Background**: Mark Goldberg initiated a legal action against Pacific Indemnity Company, seeking relief related to an insurance policy dispute. The plaintiff contended that the insurer failed to uphold its contractual obligations, which resulted in financial damages for Goldberg. **Key Issues**: 1. **Breach of Contract**: Did Pacific Indemnity Company breach the terms of the insurance policy? 2. **Coverage Determination**: Was the claim made by Goldberg covered under the policy provisions? 3. **Damages**: What damages, if any, should Goldberg be awarded as a result of the alleged breach? **Facts**: - Goldberg asserted that he held a valid insurance policy with Pacific Indemnity that should have provided coverage for a specific incident. - The defendant countered that the policy did not cover the damages claimed by Goldberg and that any claim made was either outside of the policy’s scope or improperly filed. - Evidence was presented by both sides, including the insurance contract, communications between the parties, and documentation of the incident in question. **Ruling**: The outcome of the case is not provided here. [If available, summarize the court’s decision regarding each key issue and any applicable rulings concerning damages.] **Conclusion**: This case highlights critical issues concerning insurance policy interpretation, the responsibilities of insurers to their clients, and the legal recourse available for policyholders who feel wronged by a denial of coverage. **Implications**: The case underscores the importance of clear language in insurance contracts and may set a precedent regarding the obligations of insurance companies in future disputes. [Note: The details provided here are generic and should be filled in with specific information where applicable. If the ruling or additional details of the case are available, they should be incorporated to give a complete picture.]

Mark Goldberg v. Pacific Indemnity Company


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