The lawsuit continued, with both parties dismissing claims without prejudice, reserving their rights to determine the duty to indemnify later. In January, the parties notified the court that they had reached a settlement, leading to the cancellation of jury selection in February. However, representatives of the parties did not immediately comment on the settlement, and no further details of the settlement have been disclosed.
The lawsuit’s remaining claims were about whether Allied had a duty to indemnify Armadillo and for defense costs accrued after the settlement. The parties dismissed these claims without prejudice, and both sides bore their own costs.
The case is Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Armadillo Distribution Enterprises Inc. et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Samuel Lopez, a reporter for USA Herald, has been following the case closely, providing updates on the proceedings.
The legal battle between Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co. and Armadillo Distribution Enterprises Inc. has been an intense one, with both sides fighting for their rights. The lawsuit has been complex and has taken a lot of time to resolve. However, with this settlement, both parties have finally agreed to dismiss all remaining claims.
