James River Group's Direct Damages Claim Against Fleming to Proceed

The Supreme Court, New York County, Commercial Division, partially granted and denied Fleming Intermediate Holdings LLC's motion to dismiss James River Group Holdings, Inc.'s amended complaint. The lawsuit sought specific performance and damages related to Fleming's failure to close its purchase of JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd. The court dismissed James River's claim for specific performance as moot, given the transaction closed on April 16, 2024, and also dismissed claims for consequential damages. However, the court allowed James River's claims for direct damages for breach of contract to proceed.