Jeff City Industries was the general contractor for a sewer system improvement project in Branson, Missouri. Bituminous Cas. Corp. v. United HRB Gen. Contractors, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 145666 (W.D. Mo. Dec. 19, 2011). Branson sued Jeff City, alleging breach of the construction contract for the project. The claims included improperly bedded
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Court Rejects Pro Rata Allocation Formula
By Tred R. Eyerly on
The Court considered how to allocate defense and indemnity responsibilities among various insurers in The Travelers Indem. Co. v. W.M. Barr & Co., No. 2:08-CV-02649 (D. Tenn. Nov. 28, 2011).
W. M. Barr manufactured a variety of solvents, removers, and other related products. Barr was sued in various lawsuits alleging injury resulting…
All Risk Policy Only Covers Repair to Portion of Dock That Sustains Damage
By Tred R. Eyerly on
A portion of a dock on Lack Michigan operated by the Ports of Indiana suffered visible damage. See Ports of Indiana v. Lexington Ins. Co., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 130979 (S.D. Ind. Nov. 14, 2011). Lexington Insurance Company insured the port. Lexington agreed that a portion of the dock was damaged and…