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Insurer claims gun maker didn't pay premiums

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PHILIPPI — A Washington, D.C., corporation is suing Blackheart International LLC, a small arms manufacturer, citing alleged breach of contract.

Lexington Insurance Company filed a complaint on June 28 in Barbour Circuit Court against Blackheart International LLC, alleging that the small arms manufacturer failed to comply with its contractual obligations.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that it contracted with the defendant to provide workers' compensation insurance from March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014. It has suffered monetary damages for not receiving payment in the total amount of $20,290. The plaintiff holds Blackheart International LLC responsible because the defendant allegedly failed and refused to pay the required premiums due.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendant in the amount of $20,290, plus late charges, pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney's fees, costs incurred and for such other relief as the court deems just. It is represented by Clinton W. Smith of Law Office of Clinton W. Smith in Charleston.

Barbour Circuit Court Case number 16-C-61

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