Judgment on the Pleadings

In the Matter of Krafft-Murphy Co., Inc., C.A. No. 6049-VCP (Del. Ch. Feb. 4, 2013) (Parsons, V.C.)

In this opinion, the Court of Chancery denied a motion for judgment on the pleadings by certain asbestos claimants (the “Claimants”) seeking appointment of a receiver under 8 Del. C. § 279, holding that the dissolved...more

Miller v. Palladium Industries, Inc., C.A. No. 7475-VCN (Del. Ch. Dec. 31, 2012) (Noble, V.C.)

In this letter opinion, the Court of Chancery granted the defendant-corporation’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, and dismissed the plaintiff’s action brought under 8 Del. C. § 145(e) for advancement of legal fees and...more

Patton Boggs Reinsurance Newsletter - December 2012: Iowa Federal Court Dismisses Claims Against Bermuda Reinsurance Affiliates

In this long term insurance benefits dispute, claims were brought by the policyholder against Bermuda-based reinsurance companies affiliated with the insurer. The Bermuda companies (and others) filed a motion for judgment on...more