Va. Homeowner Cites Reversible Error in Appeal of Coverage Ruling

RICHMOND, Va. - A Virginia insured who appealed a decision denying coverage for Chinese drywall damage to his home says in an Aug. 31 brief that the ruling should be reversed because it ignored a discovery request that he says would have provided pertinent information about the terms of his homeowners' policy. Travco Insurance Co. v. Ward, No. 10-1710 (4th Cir.).

Larry Ward argues in the appellant's brief filed in the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that a Virginia federal judge abused his discretion when he awarded summary judgment to Ward's insurer without even considering the request seeking information …