QBE Syndicate 1036 v. Compass Minerals
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.