Actually he should have the equipment insured, and let his insurance company fight it out.
Glass and equipment depreciates, we all carry insurance on our equipment...and it is more expensive than a liability policy...
Pelican makes a nice case, and a 7 foot drop should not break it open...
Airlines have a limit on their claims, and it is printed on the ticket..
As for shooting a wedding that is way too much equipment, for Scott Kelby..