J. W. Jones Companies v. City of San Diego

In a separate action, plaintiff and appellant, Durlin D. Richardson, successfully prosecuted a personal injury claim against defendant and respondent, Safeway Stores, Inc. (Safeway), arising out of an injury which occurred on Safeways premises. The jury awarded Richardson $16,500. Defendant GAB Business Services, Inc. (GAB) was an independent adjustment firm engaged in the business of investigating and adjusting claims. Safeway, a self-insured corporation, employed GAB to investigate Richardsons personal injury claim against Safeway.