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Article: 2 insurers deny blocking rebuilding of ground zero.(Deutsche Bank filed a lawsuit against two insurance carriers, Allianz and AXA)
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- Real Estate Weekly
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- September 3, 2003
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Insurer, Allianz, has defended its refusal to hand over the estimated $850 million Deutsche Bank claims it is due for having to rebuild its 130 Liberty Street property.
In court last week, the insurer denied it was holding up the rebuilding of ground zero and accused Deutsche Bank of exploiting the Sept. 11 attacks for its own gain.
Last month, Deutsche Bank, filed a lawsuit against two insurance carriers, Allianz and AXA. Deutsche wanted to demolish the building that was damaged in the attacks, saying it was too contaminated to be re-occupied.
In it's August 11 court complaint, the bank accused the two insurance companies of holding up the ...