Media Mentions6.12.25
Sixth Circuit Clarifies Jurisdiction in Insurance Disputes Involving PFAS Claims
Kevin Dreher, partner and Insurance Recovery and Counseling group co-chair, shares insights on the appellate court’s new standard
Barnes & Thornburg's Kevin Dreher was featured in Law360 discussing the Sixth Circuit’s recent ruling that clarified federal court jurisdiction over insurance disputes involving both declaratory and coercive claims — a decision that may influence how future mixed-claim actions are adjudicated.
In Law360, Kevin offered perspective on the Sixth Circuit’s June 2 decision, which found it likely an abuse of discretion for a federal court to abstain from adjudicating insurance coverage claims when coercive and declaratory claims are closely intertwined. The ruling arose from ongoing litigation involving PFAS-related claims. Read the full article here.
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