James J. Reeves II

Partner with Melchiode Marks King.

Reported Decisions/Slip Opinions:

5.8.16

Reeves Prevails on Coverage Summary Judgment in Baton Rouge:

On July 25, 2016, Reeves prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment on Coverage raised by his client, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc. ("H&A") against AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., as claims administrator of Tower Insurance Company. Tower disclaimed coverage for a fire that started in H&A's truck overnight, raising several coverage defenses. Reeves successfully overcame Tower's coverage defenses and brought his client's claim within coverage.  (AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. v. Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc. et al., 19th JDC of East Baton Rouge, Case No. 639142).