Legal Case Summary

Pedro Rivera v. Allstate Insurance Co.


Date Argued: Fri Dec 05 2003
Case Number: 02-17167
Docket Number: 7860570
Judges:Hawkins, Paez, Berzon
Duration: 25 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Pedro Rivera v. Allstate Insurance Co.** **Docket Number:** 7860570 **Court:** [Specify the Court, if known] **Filing Date:** [Include the filing date, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Pedro Rivera - **Defendant:** Allstate Insurance Co. **Background:** Pedro Rivera filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Co., alleging [provide a brief overview of the dispute, e.g., breach of contract, denial of a claim, etc.]. The specifics of Rivera's claims include [briefly outline the claims, e.g., the nature of the insurance policy, the incident leading to the claim, and the denial of the claim by Allstate]. **Claims:** 1. **Breach of Contract:** Rivera contends that Allstate failed to uphold its obligations under the insurance policy, resulting in financial loss for the plaintiff. 2. **Bad Faith:** Rivera asserts that Allstate acted in bad faith by [specify actions, e.g., unjustly denying the claim, failing to conduct a proper investigation, etc.]. **Defendant's Argument:** Allstate Insurance Co. responded to Rivera's claims by [outline their defense, e.g., stating that the claim was denied based on specific exclusions in the policy, asserting that Rivera failed to provide necessary documentation, etc.]. The defendant may argue that they acted in accordance with the terms of the policy and complied with legal standards in denying the claim. **Key Issues:** - Whether Allstate Insurance Co. breached the terms of the insurance contract with Rivera. - Whether Allstate acted in bad faith in handling Rivera's claim. - The circumstances surrounding the denial of the claim and the validity of Allstate’s reasons for denial. **Outcome:** [Include the outcome if known, e.g., whether the court ruled in favor of Rivera, Allstate, or if the case was settled out of court. Provide any important judicial findings or remarks made by the court.] **Significance:** This case addresses important issues in insurance law, particularly regarding the obligations of insurers to their policyholders and the standards for determining bad faith practices. It reflects the ongoing discourse around consumer rights and corporate responsibility within the insurance industry. --- *Note:* Please fill in specific information regarding the court, filing date, and outcome as applicable since this summary is a general template and may need to be aligned with actual case details.

Pedro Rivera v. Allstate Insurance Co.


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