Louisiana Federal Judge Remands In Hurricane Damage Suit Against Insolvent Insurer

Mealey's (January 17, 2023, 1:48 PM EST) -- NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana federal judge granted a homeowner’s motion to lift a stay and remand in a suit filed against a now-insolvent insurer over alleged property damage from Hurricane Ida, finding that because the amended complaint added the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA) as successor-in-interest to the now-insolvent insurer, complete diversity is lacking....