[1998] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 236

Alistair Schaff and Jawdat Khurshid acted in this matter involving paint damage to submarines and issues of sue and labour

Insurance (Marine) – Sue and labour – Joint or composite policies – Wilful misconduct – Contract for building of two submarines for Dutch navy – Submarines suffered debonding and cracking in paintwork – Whether navy and yard joint assured – Whether plaintiffs guilty of wilful misconduct – Whether conduct of yard relevant – Whether underwriters entitled to deny liability – Whether plaintiffs failed to take steps to minimize damages