Legal Case Summary

Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp v. Ledesma and Meyer Construction


Date Argued: Wed Jul 06 2016
Case Number: 14-56120
Docket Number: 4108684
Judges:Murguia, Watford, Vanaskie
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp v. Ledesma and Meyer Construction** **Docket Number:** 4108684 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., U.S. District Court for the [District/State]] **Date:** [Specify Date of Decision, if available] **Parties Involved:** - Plaintiff: Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation - Defendants: Ledesma and Meyer Construction, LLC **Background:** This case revolves around a dispute involving an insurance coverage issue related to a construction project. Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation (the plaintiff) issued an insurance policy to Ledesma and Meyer Construction (the defendants), which provided coverage for certain liabilities that may arise during the execution of their construction work. **Facts:** - The defendants were engaged in a construction contract that subsequently led to claims made against them resulting from alleged negligence during the construction process. - Following the claims, Ledesma and Meyer Construction sought coverage under the insurance policy provided by Liberty Surplus. - Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation contended that certain exclusions within the policy applied, thus negating their obligation to defend or indemnify the defendants against the claims made. **Issues:** - The primary issue in this case is whether Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation is obligated to provide a defense and indemnity to Ledesma and Meyer Construction under the terms of the insurance policy in light of the claims made against them. - A secondary issue involves the interpretation of specific policy exclusions and the applicability of those exclusions to the claims at hand. **Ruling:** - The court considered the language of the insurance policy, the nature of the claims made against the defendants, and the relevant law regarding insurance coverage obligations. - The court ruled [insert ruling details, e.g., whether or not Liberty Surplus was obligated to provide a defense and/or indemnity, including any specific findings regarding policy exclusions]. **Outcome:** - The case resulted in [summary of the ruling, e.g., Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp's obligation to cover the claims was affirmed or denied, and any awards or damages granted, if applicable]. - The decision may have implications for similar construction liability insurance cases and the interpretation of coverage under standard insurance policies. **Significance:** This case highlights the critical examination of insurance policy language and the importance of understanding the scope of coverage and exclusions in construction-related insurance disputes. It serves as a precedent for future claims involving insurance obligations in the construction industry. Please note that specific details such as the court's ruling, dates, and further implications might require access to court records or legal databases for complete accuracy.

Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp v. Ledesma and Meyer Construction


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