FCCI Sues Scottsdale for Share of Costs to Defend Drywall Supplier

TAMPA, Fla. - FCCI Insurance Co. has sued Scottsdale Insurance Co. for its refusal to pay a portion of defense costs as part of a global settlement of Chinese drywall claims brought against a Florida drywall supplier. FCCI Insurance Co. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co., No. 12-927 (M.D. Fla.).

FCCI alleges in a complaint filed April 26 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida that Scottsdale has accepted an offer to contribute funds to indemnify All Florida Drywall Supply Co. under the global agreement, but refuses to pay any defense costs related to underlying cases filed against its …