REINSURER’S APPEAL OF FAVORABLE ORDER ON CONTRIBUTION CLAIMS DISMISSED AS MOOT
On May 17, 2012, we reported on a district court decision granting summary judgment to a reinsurer on contribution claims asserted against it by two cedents. The cedents had sought contribution after they faced litigation arising out of their denial of defense and indemnity coverage to their insured under liability insurance policies, related to a government-mandated cleanup of polluted lands. The district court granted summary judgment on the ground that the claim for defense and indemnity, upon which the claim for contribution was based, was barred by limitations. The Eighth Circuit has now affirmed the district court’s order, and dismissed as moot the reinsurer’s appeal, which argued against contribution in the event that the appellate court were to reverse. Land O’ Lakes, Inc. v. Employers Insurance Co. of Wausau, No. 12-1887 (8th Cir. Aug. 29, 2013).
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