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Row over allegedly infertile stallion
2019-07-22
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
The fast‑track Commercial Court has admitted a dispute between the owners of the thoroughbred stallion Ajaya and several UK‑based insurance syndicates. Ajaya was declared permanently infertile in 2018 by an equine consultant. The owners, Rathbarry Stallions Ltd together with Kuwaiti businessmen Saleh Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar, had taken out a 'Bloodstock insurance' policy with XL Catlin, Tokio Marine Kiln, Novae, Markel and Brit syndicates. They claim the insurers breached contract by refusing to pay the "Stallion Permanent Total Disability Extension" and the fair market value of the horse. The owners also seek damages for breach of contract, negligence and breach of duty. The insurers argue the owners failed to meet policy conditions and did not disclose all material facts, and deny the horse's permanent infertility. The case will be heard in October, with mediation hoped to resolve the dispute.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Row over allegedly infertile stallion. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 2018 Other
- 2019-07-22 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The case was adjourned and will be mentioned before the court in October.
Applicant
Outcome: The case was adjourned and will be mentioned before the court in October.
Applicant
Outcome: The case was adjourned and will be mentioned before the court in October.
Applicant
Outcome: The case was adjourned and will be mentioned before the court in October.
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