Insurer's Motion on Choice-of-Law, Duty to Indemnify Drywall Contractors Denied As Premature

TAMPA, Fla. - A federal judge in Florida has denied as premature an insurer's motion for summary judgment in a Chinese drywall coverage action, ruling that the record has not been developed to the point where a determination can be made on choice of law and the insurer's duty to indemnify a drywall subcontractor. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, et al. v. Beta Construction LLC, et al., No. 10-1541 (M.D. Fla.).

Judge Richard A. Lazzara of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida said Sept. 13 that he would defer a ruling on whether Florida …