In Camera Review Of Insurer’s Claim File Is Necessary In Oil Spill Coverage Suit

Mealey's (April 2, 2020, 9:13 AM EDT) -- LAKE CHARLES, La. — A Louisiana federal magistrate judge on March 31 determined that an in camera review of an insurer’s claim file is warranted to determine whether the information in the claim file related to an insured’s coverage claim for an oil spill is privileged (Central Crude Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., et al., No. 17-308, W.D. La., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56560)....