TIBBS v. GREAT AMERICAN INS. CO.

Nos. 83-6362, 83-6471.

755 F.2d 1370 (1985)

Casey TIBBS, Plaintiff/Appellee/Cross-Appellant, v. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant/Appellant/Cross-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Decided March 18, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Louis E. Goebel, Goebel & Monaghan, San Diego, Cal., for plaintiff/appellee/cross-appellant.

William C. Pate, Jennings, Engstrant & Henrikson, San Diego, Cal., for defendant/appellant/cross-appellee.

Before FLETCHER, BOOCHEVER, and REINHARDT, Circuit Judges.


FLETCHER, Circuit Judge:

Great American Insurance Company (Great American) appeals a jury verdict finding that it breached its implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by failing to defend Casey Tibbs in a personal injury action. Tibbs cross-appeals, contending that the district court abused its discretion by excluding a witness's statement and by refusing to direct a verdict in his favor. Tibbs also seeks attorneys...

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