A federal judge in Maryland denied a council of condominium owners’ motion to dismiss an insurance company’s instant action for declaratory judgment concerning their duties and obligations to indemnify a claim for damages to the roofs of numerous condominiums.

The Council of Unit Owners of Partridge Courts Condominium Inc. filed a motion to dismiss an action filed by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co., seeking declaratory judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2201(a) as to questions concerning their rights, duties, and obligations under a Property Coverage Policy issued by Philadelphia Indemnity.