QBE Syndicate 1036 v. Compass Minerals

  1. December 20, 2023

    La. Supreme Court Won't Take On Mine Coverage Suit

    A divided Louisiana Supreme Court rejected the Fifth Circuit's request for guidance on the application of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act in a coverage dispute over a death at a Louisiana salt mine.

  2. October 13, 2023

    5th Circ. Seeks La. Justices' Guidance In Mine Coverage Suit

    The Fifth Circuit asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to weigh in on a coverage dispute over a fatal incident at a Pelican State salt mine, saying it needs guidance on the application of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act.

  3. May 04, 2023

    Salt Mine Tells 5th Circ. It's Covered For Worker's Death

    A Louisiana mining company fought back against its insurer's appeal of a lower court's decision that the insurer owes coverage for an underlying suit regarding an electrician's death while working in its salt mine, telling the Fifth Circuit that the state's anti-indemnity act didn't nullify its additional insured status.

  4. April 04, 2023

    Insurer Not Liable For Mine Accident Coverage, 5th Circ. Told

    An insurer asked the Fifth Circuit to reverse a lower court's ruling that it owes coverage to a mining company in an underlying lawsuit regarding an electrician's death while working in a salt mine, telling the appellate court a crucial Louisiana law was misinterpreted.