Federal Judge Remands Hurricane Ida Coverage Dispute For Lack Of Jurisdiction

(September 29, 2023, 1:12 PM EDT) -- NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana federal judge remanded to state court homeowners’ bad faith and breach of contract suit against their now-insolvent insurer, which they allege failed to pay for damages resulting from Hurricane Ida, finding that the court lacks jurisdiction because the homeowners added the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA) as a defendant in their amended complaint....