Arceneaux v. Amstar Corp.

We granted a writ application in this insurance case primarily to determine whether the lower courts erred in holding that the insurer waived its right to enforce its policy, defenses because it breached its duty to defend. After reviewing the record and the applicable law, we find that the lower courts erred in holding the insurer liable for 100% of the claims asserted by the insured. In spite of breaching its defense duty, the insurer was entitled to rely on its policy defenses in limiting its indemnity obligation. Therefore, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeal on that issue and…