Owner of Building Damaged by Sewer, Sump Backup from Superstorm Sandy Sues Insurer

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A corporate building owner in Brooklyn, N.Y., has sued its insurer seeking coverage of damage from sewer and sump pump backup that inundated the property during Superstorm Sandy.

In a complaint filed March 11 and removed to federal court earlier this month, 2101 Avenue Z has demanded that Aspen American Insurance Co. pay the $250,000 coverage limit for sewer and drain backup as outlined under its policy.

Aspen sold 2101 Avenue Z a commercial lines policy covering the period between Feb. 28, 2012, and Feb. 28, 2013, that was in effect when the Sandy-related loss occurred, the …