Legal Case Summary

Michael Feiz Medical Corp. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co.


Date Argued: Wed Apr 05 2017
Case Number: 15-56652
Docket Number: 4669658
Judges:M. Smith, N.R. Smith, Feinerman
Duration: 25 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Michael Feiz Medical Corp. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co.** **Docket Number:** 4669658 **Court:** [Specify the court if known, e.g., Superior Court of California] **Date:** [Include the date of the decision if available] **Parties Involved:** - Plaintiff: Michael Feiz Medical Corp. - Defendant: Scottsdale Insurance Company **Facts of the Case:** Michael Feiz Medical Corp. (the Plaintiff) filed a lawsuit against Scottsdale Insurance Company (the Defendant) seeking coverage for a claim made under a professional liability insurance policy. The Plaintiff operates as a medical corporation and asserts that it incurred costs related to legal defense and settlement of claims against it, which should be covered by the insurance policy issued by Scottsdale. The dispute arises from Scottsdale’s denial of coverage, contending that the claims made against the Plaintiff were excluded under the terms of the policy. The Plaintiff argues that the exclusions cited by Scottsdale are not applicable to the claims at issue. **Issues:** 1. Whether Scottsdale Insurance Company wrongfully denied coverage under the insurance policy. 2. Whether the claims made against Michael Feiz Medical Corp. fall within the coverage provided by the insurance policy. 3. The interpretation of the policy exclusions and their applicability to the allegations against the Plaintiff. **Ruling:** [To be filled in based on the court’s decision, including any rulings on motions, findings of fact, and conclusions of law.] **Legal Principles:** The case examines important principles surrounding insurance law, particularly the obligations of an insurer to provide defense and coverage under a policy, and the limitations of coverage based on stated exclusions. The court's interpretation of the insurance contract will determine both the liability of Scottsdale Insurance Company and the rights of Michael Feiz Medical Corp. **Conclusion:** The court's decision in this case will likely set a precedent regarding the application of insurance policy exclusions in the context of professional liability claims. The outcome could impact the financial responsibilities of the medical corporation and the obligations of insurance providers in offering coverage in similar scenarios. **Next Steps:** [Include any potential appeals or further legal action anticipated based on the outcome of the case.] (Note: The specific outcomes, legal citations, and procedural history should be filled in with precise details from the case for a complete summary. If the case is still ongoing or the decision is pending, this summary may need to be updated accordingly.)

Michael Feiz Medical Corp. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co.


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