Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Ltd. v. Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.

OPINION

KIMBA M. WOOD, District Judge.

Defendant moves, and plaintiff cross-moves, for partial summary judgment on the issue whether a clause in defendant’s bill of lading limiting its liability to $500 applies in this case. Plaintiff also cross-moves for summary judgment regarding defendant’s liability. For the reasons stated below, the Court holds that the liability limitation applies. The Court denies plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment regarding defendant’s liability.

FACTS

Defendant Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. (“Lykes”), a multi-modal common carrier, by a bill of lading dated May 2,…