Zen Continental Co., Inc. v. Intercargo Ins. Co.

OPINION AND ORDER

LYNCH, District Judge.

Plaintiff Zen Continental Company, Inc. (“Zen”) brought this declaratory judgment action against its insurer, Defendant Intercargo Insurance Company (“Defendant” or “Intercargo”), and certain other parties, 1 in the wake of two misadventures on the high seas involving cargo originating from the People’s Republic of China. The primary issue in the case is whether Intercargo has a duty to defend certain claims brought against Zen, under a maritime insurance policy. 2

Zen and Intercargo (joined by an affiliated company,' International Advisory Services, Inc.…