Insureds Challenge Choice Of New York Law In Superstorm Sandy Coverage Dispute

Mealey's (June 7, 2017, 12:46 PM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — Insureds have asked the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse a lower federal court’s ruling that granted an insurer’s motion to compel arbitration in their breach of contract and bad faith lawsuit arising from Superstorm Sandy damage, arguing that New Jersey law applies (Fin Associates, et al. v. Hudson Specialty Ins. Co., 16-3541, 3rd Cir.)....