Reinsurer Raises Res Judicata In Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment Bid For Defense Costs

Mealey's (October 12, 2022, 11:44 AM EDT) -- DETROIT — Citing previous arbitration and litigation, a reinsurer asserted affirmative defenses including res judicata to an insurer’s suit in Michigan federal court for declaratory judgment regarding defense costs in cases over Armstrong International Inc.’s involvement with products containing asbestos....