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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Nov. 26, 2024

Circuit panel rules against Amber Heard in insurance dispute

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Heard's insurer had not breached its duty to defend the actress in her defamation dispute with ex-husband Johnny Depp.

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday in favor of an insurance provider that actress Amber Heard claimed had breached its duty to her by failing to defend her against defamation claims filed by her ex-husband, actor Johnny Depp.

The dispute arose in part from Heard retaining Virginia law firm Cameron McEvoy PLLC before notifying the insurance provider, New York Marine and General Insurance Co., of the lawsuit. New York Marine and General Insurance Company v....

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