Pipe Company Suing Liberty Mutual Insurance over 2012 Arkansas Fire

July 30, 2013

A fire that broke out at Welspun Pipes Inc.’s Little Rock, Ark., facility last year could cost the plant $14.5 million.

That’s according to a lawsuit filed by Welspun and Welspun Tubular LLC against its insurance company, Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

The fire broke out July 14, 2012, in a control panel room. The company said that the plant didn’t reopen until Sept. 25. Arkansas Business reports that Welspun relied on its sister company in India to meet production demands.

The lawsuit says Welspun submitted a claim a $15.5 million to Liberty Mutual, but the insurance company only paid $1 million. Welspun is suing for the rest and claiming breach of contract and failure to honor the policy.

A spokesperson for Liberty did not return a call seeking comment.

Topics Lawsuits

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  • August 5, 2013 at 4:37 pm
    No Doubt says:
    It could very weill be a BI/EE issue. However, with this story as with others in the IJ, there are facts missing which might help explain what is the substance of the dispute.
  • July 30, 2013 at 5:16 pm
    Agent says:
    This sounds like a Business Income problem. I wouldn't want to be in the middle of this if I were the Account guy who sold this business.
  • July 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm
    reader says:
    They met production demands. What more are they looking for? Read your terms and conditions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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