Certain Underwriters v. Cox Operating

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Case overview

Case Number:

22-30371

Court:

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

4340 Marine

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  1. October 27, 2023

    Lloyd's Says Ruling May 'Throw Wrench Into Marine Insurance'

    Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London have asked the Fifth Circuit to rehear their appeal seeking repayment of funds spent covering a seaman's injuries incurred while he was aboard a vessel not owned by his Lloyd's-insured employer, saying the court's ruling could "throw a wrench into marine insurance."

  2. October 16, 2023

    5th Circ. Says Lloyd's Must Cover Costs For Seaman's Injuries

    Certain underwriters at Lloyd's, London cannot recover funds spent covering a seaman's slip-and-fall injuries from an oil company, the Fifth Circuit ruled, noting the company's underlying agreement with its subcontractor, which employed the seaman, covered it for all losses "of every kind" from bodily injury.