Siplast v. Employers Mutual Cslty Ins
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January 11, 2022
5th Circ. Finds Insurer Must Defend Roofing Co. In $5M Suit
A Fifth Circuit panel on Tuesday found insurer Employers Mutual Casualty Co. must defend a roof manufacturer in a more than $5 million property damage lawsuit in New York, reversing a Texas federal judge's "overly narrow" ruling that released the insurer from any obligation.
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November 04, 2021
5th Circ. Probes Duty To Defend In Roofing Co.'s $5M Suit
A roof manufacturer urged a Fifth Circuit panel Thursday to reverse a Texas federal court's decision and find its insurer must defend the manufacturer in a more than $5 million property damage lawsuit in New York, arguing that although the pleadings are vague, they allege covered actions.