Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Royal White Cement, Inc.

  1. January 16, 2024

    Cement Co. Rips Insurer Bid To Slip Demurrage Fee Coverage

    A Houston-based cement supply company challenged Liberty Mutual's attempt to avoid paying coverage for more than $780,000 in demurrage charges incurred during cleanup of a shipping mishap, telling a Louisiana federal court the charges are a proper expense under a so-called sue and labor clause.

  2. December 06, 2023

    Liberty Mutual Says Co.'s Fees In Shipping Row Not Covered

    Liberty Mutual pushed back on a Houston-based cement company's bid for an early win in their dispute over coverage for more than $738,000 in penalties resulting from a shipping mishap, arguing in Louisiana federal court that the plain language of its policy does not cover the company's fees.

  3. November 15, 2023

    Cement Co. Seeks Early Win In Cargo Fee Coverage Row

    A Houston-based cement company asked a Louisiana federal court to hand it an early win in its coverage dispute with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. over more than $738,000 in penalties related to a shipping mishap, arguing that the fees are clearly covered under its marine cargo policy.

  4. August 09, 2023

    Liberty Mutual Says No Coverage For Spilled Cement Fees

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. took a Houston-based cement supply company to Louisiana federal court Wednesday over more than $75,000 in fees accrued because of a shipping mishap, arguing that no coverage is available because the cargo was not stored in containers.