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Insurance
Within the past several years, we have represented both businesses and insurance companies in coverage litigation. Recent examples include:
Berk-Cohen Associates v. Landmark American Insurance Company. Representing the owner of the New Orleans area’s largest apartment complex in a suit against its insurance company seeking “policy limits” and other damages as a result of its business income losses following Hurricane Katrina. The matter went to trial in February 2010 and is currently under advisement.
In re ASCO Freight Management Warehouse Fire. Represented ASCO Freight Management in $17 million insurance coverage dispute with carriers over coverage for claims arising from a fire at ASCO’s Houston warehouse.
The Times-Picayune v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co. Represented The Times-Picayune in a coverage dispute against its insurer for claims arising out of Hurricane Katrina.
High Pressure Integrity, Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Company. Represented oilfield service company in claims against insurance carrier for failure to agree to defend or indemnify client for claims arising out of offshore rig explosion. Insurance carriers ultimately paid for defense and agreed to indemnify.
Hampton v. Provident Life and Accident Co. Represented plaintiff in disability insurance dispute involving benefits with a present value in excess of $750,000; obtained summary judgment awarding all past due benefits and penalties and attorney's fees.
Times-Picayune Publishing Corp. v. Zurich. Represented The Times-Picayune in suit versus fidelity bond carrier; obtained reversal of adverse trial court decision on coverage and recovered over $1 million in fraud losses.
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