Organic Pathogen Exclusion Ruled Vague and Ambiguous; Does Not Preclude Coverage in Case of Moldy Office Building
June 19, 2003
DOCUMENTS
- American Equity’s Memo Re: Motion for Summary Judgment (Organic Pathogen Exclusion)
- Jan. 31 Calogero Dissent
- June 16 Judgment
- June 19 La. Dept. of Insurance Statement
- Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants’ Motions for Summary Judgment
- Plaintiffs’ Opposition to American Equity’s Motion for Summary Judgment (Insurance Coverage)
NEW ORLEANS - According to an order filed June 16 in state court, the organic pathogen exclusion contained in a defendant's insurance policy does not preclude the plaintiffs' claims concerning personal injuries allegedly suffered as a result of mold exposure in a large office building. Sherry Watters, et al. v. Department of Social Services, et al., No. 01-17775 (La. Civ. Dist. Ct., Orleans Parish Ct., Div. C) c/w Kristen M. Rhodes, et al. v. BG Real Estate Services, Inc., No. 01-18355 (La. Civ. Dist. Ct., Orleans Parish Ct., Div. J) c/w Mary Johnson, et al. v. Department of Social Services, …
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