In a recent decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court answered key legal questions in Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish v. Indian Harbor Insurance Co., underscoring Louisiana’s public policy that protects state courts’ jurisdiction in insurance disputes involving political subdivisions. This ruling impacts public entities and insurance carriers alike, affirming restrictions on arbitration clauses in contracts with Louisiana public bodies. Case Background In the wake of Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020, the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish (“Calcasieu”), a Louisiana political subdivision, sought compensation for extensive damages to over 300 properties insured by a syndicate of insurers both foreign (London Market) and domestic,
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