United States ex rel. Branch Consultants, L.L.C. v. Allstate Insurance

ORDER AND REASONS

SARAH S. VANCE, District Judge.

Qui tam plaintiffs move to strike Fidelity’s Third-Party Complaint against its policyholders. (R. Doc. 253). Because Fidelity’s claims do not meet the appropriate standard under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and because third-party practice is considerably restricted in False Claims Act actions, the motion is GRANTED.

I. Background

This case arises out of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The storm struck southern Louisiana and Mississippi in late August of 2005, causing damage in the billions of dollars. In numerous places, particularly…