A jury in Napa, Calif. has awarded Marin School Insurance Authority $4.66 million stemming from a lawsuit against third party claims administrator, ESIS, Inc., a unit of ACE USA, for sloppy claims handling.

The Feb. 20 verdict in California Superior Court came in an action that alleged breach of contract, negligence and promissory estoppel.

Marin Schools Insurance Authority consists of 21 agencies in Marin County, Calif.--including 18 school districts, one community college, one county office of education, and one pupil transportation agency.

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