5th Circ. Says Asbestos Defense Costs Need Proven Facts

By Danielle Ferguson · November 13, 2026, 5:45 PM EST

A Fifth Circuit panel on Friday said excess insurers do not have to cover a drywall company's defense costs for litigation stemming from asbestos exposure in the 1980s, finding a lower...

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Case Information

Case Title

Interstate Fire v. Murco Wall

Case Number

25-10958

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3110 Insurance

Date Filed

August 21, 2025