Legal Opinion
National Union Fire Insurance v. Titan Energy, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided January 19, 1988No. 86-2426PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
BRIGHT, Senior Circuit Judge.
This case has its genesis in a suit by insurer National Union to absolve itself of its responsibilities under certain insurance policies issued to Titan Energy, Inc. (Titan), the debtor now under Chapter 7. The policies indemnify Titan against all losses Titan might suffer as a result of claims arising from the performance of seven ethanol plants. One plant purchaser, Butcher Capital Market, Inc. (Butcher), has sought collection of the policy proceeds in Louisiana state court, and its suit is currently pending. Subsequent to Butcher’s filing, National Union…
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- 18 Collier bankr.cas.2d 717, Bankr. L. Rep. P 72,183 in Re Titan Energy, Inc. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. v. Titan Energy, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1988