Legal Opinion
Deep South Towing, Inc. v. Sedgwick of New Orleans
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 7, 2004No. 2003-CA-1829PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Judge MICHAEL E. KIRBY.
Deep South Towing, Inc. (hereinafter “DeepSouth”), plaintiff/insured appeals the Judgment in favor of defendants, Sedgwick of New Orleans and Marsh U.S.A., Inc. (hereinafter “Sedgwick” or “Marsh”), that dismissed plaintiffs claims with prejudice where the trial court found defendant’s negligence did not create a risk that proximately caused plaintiff harm.
STATEMENT OF THE FACTS
On April 28, 1996, plaintiff obtained ocean marine liability insurance through its broker, Sedgwick,1 with a surplus lines insurer, HIH Casualty and Marine Insurance Company of Australia…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Gulf Coast Bldg. Systems, Inc. v. UA SURETY CO. LTD.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
- Popich Bros. Water Transport, Inc. v. Gulf Coast Marine, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1998
- August v. British International InsuranceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1967
3Cited by1 opinion
- Deep South Towing, Inc. v. Sedgwick of New OrleansLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2005