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Row between insurer and leisure centre is settled

Summary

In a settlement announced on 31 October 2018, FBD Insurance Plc withdrew its claim against Claregalway Leisure Centre Ltd and Frank McNabb Insurances Public Loss Assessors Ltd. The dispute centred on an alleged fraudulent invoice from a flooring company that was used to claim €32,800 in interim payment and €6,000 in loss‑adjuster fees for roof and interior repairs after a 2009 storm. FBD sought the return of these amounts, arguing the invoice was inflated. Claregalway Leisure Centre denied the fraud allegations and counter‑claimed that it was entitled to approximately €82,000 under its policy, of which €32,800 had been paid, but the insurer refused the balance. The centre also sought exemplary damages and a full indemnity from the loss assessor. After the case was adjourned, the parties reached a settlement and the claim was struck out by Mr Justice Michael McGrath.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Row between insurer and leisure centre is settled. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 17th, 2009 Other
• 2018-10-31 Publication

Why: However, the insurer, because of the alleged fraud, refused to pay out the balance of what the Leisure Centre claimed it was owed. CNI source report

Places mentioned

Topics

Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision

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