Hartford Underwriters Insurance v. Foundation Health Services, Inc.

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company (“Hartford”) appeals the district court’s order denying Hartford’s motions for declaratory judgment and partial summary judgment. In denying Hartford’s motions and dismissing Hartford’s suit, the district court held that the substantive law of Mississippi, not Louisiana, applies to a dispute between Hartford and Magnolia Healthcare, Inc. (“Magnolia”) involving reimbursement for attorney’s fees. After conducting our own choice of law analysis, we agree with the district court that Mississippi law applies.

BACKGROUND AND FACTS

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