United States Sugar Corporation v. Commerce and Industry Insurance Company

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:22-cv-21737

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Insurance

Judge:

Robert N. Scola, Jr

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  1. August 03, 2023

    Insurer Owes Sugar Co. $3.5M After Fee Cut In Emissions Suit

    United States Sugar Corp. cannot recoup from its insurer all it spent in a nearly $10 million battle against a proposed class action alleging toxic emissions from pre-harvest sugarcane burns, a Florida federal judge ruled, finding costs excessive.

  2. June 08, 2022

    AIG Unit Sued For Not Covering Sugar Burn Emissions Suit

    United States Sugar Corp. accused an AIG unit in Florida federal court of wrongfully refusing to cover even a single dollar of the company's seven-figure legal bills incurred successfully defending itself against a proposed class action alleging pre-harvest sugarcane burns released toxic emissions.