Defendants Named in Chinese Drywall-Related Insurance Coverage Lawsuit Seek to Dismiss Claims for Improper Venue

MIAMI –– Defendants named in an insurance coverage action involving Chinese drywall claims have asked the court to dismiss the case for improper venue or, alternatively, for transfer to the Middle District of Florida.

Northbridge Indemnity Insurance Corp., and Ashton Tampa Residential LLC filed the motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on July 12.

Amerisure Insurance Co. filed this declaratory judgment action in June in the Southern District of Florida, asserting it has no obligation to cover a $3.3 million judgment entered against a Chinese drywall installer for costs associated with repairing homes that …