Transcontinental Pipe Line Corp. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

JOHN V. PARKER, District Judge.

BACKGROUND

This matter arises from the denial of insurance benefits by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (“National Union”) to Transconti nental Pipe Line Corporation (“Transco”) for claims asserted against Transco in the state court matter entitled Geraldine Ard, et al v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, et al, Civil Action 15,089; 21st Judicial District Court, Parish of Saint Helena, State of Louisiana (“Ard litigation”). The court has previously held, on summary judgment, that…