Judge Halts Discovery in Chinese Drywall Declaratory Judgment Action

MIAMI - A Florida judge has agreed to stay discovery in a Chinese drywall insurance coverage action, determining that the issues currently before the court are "purely legal" and can be resolved with an impending ruling on the parties' motions for summary judgment. Amerisure Insurance Co., et al. v. Albanese Popkin The Oaks Development Group, et al., No. 09-81213 (S.D. Fla.).

Judge Kenneth A. Marra of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled Aug. 12 that further discovery in the case brought by Amerisure Insurance Co. is not presently necessary for the court to determine whether …