Citgo Petroleum Corporation v. Ascot Underwriting Limited, for and on behalf of Lloyd's Syndicate 1414
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December 18, 2025
Top General Liability Rulings From The 2nd Half Of 2025
The latter half of 2025 included a big win for general liability insurers in a state court coverage dispute related to multidistrict litigation over 3M's combat earplugs, while petroleum companies prevailed in two federal appellate cases over coverage for seized cargo and reimbursement of energy infrastructure decommissioning costs. Here, Law360 breaks down the top commercial general liability rulings that rounded out the year.
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November 06, 2025
Citgo Win May Put Focus On Geographical Policy Limits
A Second Circuit ruling affirming a $54 million judgment for Citgo in a coverage dispute over oil cargo lost during political unrest in Venezuela was an unsurprising outcome, a maritime and insurance attorney told Law360, but it may spark carriers to reevaluate or emphasize certain policies' geographical limitations. Here, Jonathan Thames of Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig PLLC breaks down the case.
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October 28, 2025
2nd Circ. Upholds $54M Award To Citgo In Oil Cargo Dispute
The Second Circuit affirmed a $54 million judgment for Citgo Petroleum Corp. in its suit seeking coverage for oil cargo lost during political unrest in Venezuela, finding Tuesday that a lower court did not err or abuse its discretion in rulings on summary judgment, judicial notice and jury instructions.