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Gore Vidal sues over ruined books

A number of insurers, including Lloyd’s, are being sued by US author Gore Vidal for denying a claim. The insurers are refusing to pay a claim for around US$60,000 because water damage has ruined first edition copies of his books. The insurers are reportedly refusing the claim on the grounds that the damage was not reported for five years.

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