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The Puerto Rico Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's finding that the insurers breached their duties and were liable for damages, but reversed the application of the 'drop down' doctrine requiring Universal to assume the position of the insolvent primary insurer, limiting Universal's liability to its umbrella policy limits.
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