Tour insurers say rapper Kanye West not cooperating with investigation into $ 10 million insurance claim

Syndicates of Lloyd’s of London insurance market filed a countersuit to Kanye West’s claim that he was owed $ 10 million after canceling his tour last year, saying it found “substantial irregularities” in the rapper’s medical history.

The counterclaim was filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday, saying West’s Very Good Touring Inc had failed to cooperate in the insurance company’s investigation into the claim for canceled concerts, according to the court documents.

Without going into details, Lloyd’s also noted that its policies exclude any losses caused directly or indirectly by the possession or use of illegal drugs, the impact of prescription drugs not used as prescribed, or the use of alcohol.

West, 40, sued Lloyd’s, an insurance market housing more than 80 syndicates in London, for nearly $ 10 million in insurance payouts after he abruptly canceled his Saint Pablo tour in November 2016 with more than 20 shows left.

The musician’s lawsuit, filed in early August, said he was hospitalized with a “serious, debilitating medical condition,” following a week of noshows, curtailed concerts and on- stage rants.

West’s lawsuit said Lloyd’s had suggested “they may deny coverage of the claim on the un- supportable contention that use of marijuana by Kanye caused the medical condition.”

In its countersuit, Lloyd’s said West’s company and other representatives “have delayed, hindered, stalled and or refused to provide information both relevant and necessary for Underwriters to complete their investigation of the claim.”

West’s lawyer, Howard E. King, said in a statement on Wednesday that Lloyd’s did not “want to honor a legitimate claim but can’t find a factual basis to deny a claim.”

Lloyd’s is seeking a jury trial. Representatives did not return requests for comment.