Umbrella Insurer Says It Has No Duty to Defend, Indemnify Drywall Installer

MIAMI - National Union Fire Insurance Co. has sued a Florida drywall installer, claiming it has no duty under three umbrella policies to defend or indemnify the insured against Chinese drywall lawsuits that have been brought against the company. National Union Fire Insurance Co. v. F. Vicino Drywall II Inc., et al., No. 10-60273 (S.D. Fla.).

The complaint for declaratory judgment was filed Feb. 24 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and names F. Vicino Drywall II Inc., an installer accused of negligence and fraudulent concealment by approximately 17 residents whose homes were allegedly damaged by …