Opinion ID: 2453290
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Breach of Contract, Interference of Contract, and Negligence

Text: The final three causes of actions alleged by Stockton are breach of contract, interference of contract, and negligence. These, as the others, are based, in large measure, upon appellant's version of events surrounding his dental treatment following termination of his relationship with Sentry. However, with respect to these claims we hold that appellant by his affidavit does set forth sufficient facts to create genuine issues of fact. Apparently, the dental insurance contract may have been with a different company than the one which employed Stockton. However, the existence of such a contract, its terms and the consequences of its breach should be further addressed at the trial court level through additional discovery or eventual trial. We also hold that further factual inquiry is warranted with respect to Stockton's negligence claim. We therefore reverse the trial court's dismissal of plaintiff's breach of contract, interference of contract, and negligence claims and remand for further proceedings. Affirmed in part; reversed and remanded in part.