Insurers in Benzene Action Seek Dismissal, Say Insured No Longer Party in Action

NEW ORLEANS –– Four insurers involved in a benzene action have filed motions to dismiss, arguing that since the insured has been dismissed from the complaint, the plaintiff cannot bring claims against the insurers. Authenment v. Ingram Barge Co., et al., No. 10-02107 (E.D. La.).

In separate motions filed June 4 and 5 with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, defendants American Insurance Co., Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., Century Indemnity Co., and United States Fire Insurance Co., all filed 12(b)(6) motions, contending that the plaintiff had failed to state a claim upon which relief could be …