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31May

Fifth Circuit Affirms Ruling That Policy’s Conformity Provision Does Not Negate the Agreement to Arbitrate Despite Statute Prohibiting Arbitration Agreements in Insurance Contracts Covering Property in Louisiana

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McDonnel Group LLC obtained a builder’s risk policy for a construction project on a property located in New Orleans, Louisiana. When the insured was denied coverage, it filed suit seeking damages for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good...
By: Carlton Fields
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fifth-circuit-affirms-ruling-that-45576/

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