Drywall MDL Judge Denies Insurer's Motion to Lift Knauf, INEX Stays

NEW ORLEANS - The Chinese Drywall MDL judge has denied a motion by North River Insurance Co. to lift stays in favor of Interior Exterior Supply Co. and the Knauf entities so that it could pursue the drywall manufacturer and litigate two coverage class actions filed against the excess insurer. In Re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2047 (E.D. La.).

The motion was denied by Judge Eldon E. Fallon following a telephonic hearing April 19, according to court records.

North River's motion was prompted by Judge Fallon's March 19 decision to lift a stay related to claims …