Pontchartrain Natural Gas Sys. v. Tex. Brine Co.

This appeal involves one of the many disputes related to the Bayou Come sinkhole that appeared in Assumption Parish in August 2012. The issues surrounding this particular appeal concern coverage provided by insurance policies that pre-date the occurrence of the sinkhole and whether the insurance companies involved have a duty to defend the main defendant, Texas Brine Company, LLC.

BACKGROUND

The plaintiffs in the underlying litigation, Pontchartrain Natural Gas System, K/D/S Promix, L.L.C., and Acadian Gas Pipeline (collectively referred to as "Pontchartrain"), are the owners and operators of…