Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. v. Falvey Cargo Underwriting, Ltd.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SIDNEY A. FITZWATER, Chief Judge.

The parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment present questions concerning the interpretation of a marine cargo insurance policy, the insurer’s liability for its handling of the insured’s claim, and the validity of related common law claims. The court must also address questions concerning the admissibility of certain summary judgment evidence and the availability of an affirmative defense of ambiguity.

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This is an action by plaintiff Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. (“Vought”) against Falvey Cargo Underwriting, Ltd. (“Falvey”);…