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Are PFAS Claims Excluded Under A Pollution Exclusion? A California Court Finds It Depends.

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This article will discuss policyholder concerns after a California federal court recently found that some PFAS claims in an MDL were excluded under a pollution exclusion, but others were not. The case is Nat'l Foam, Inc. v....more

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Ninth Circuit Finds Pollution Exclusion Creates Conflict Requiring Independent Counsel

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The insureds were sued for alleged environmental contamination from the operation of a marine terminal and chemical storage facility. The claimants alleged that hazardous materials leaked from storage tanks over a fifty-year...more

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Insurance in the Know (Part 3): Recoupment of Defense Costs Is Not a “Right” in a Standard CGL Policy

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The foundation of a policyholder’s agreement to pay premiums for a standard commercial general liability policy (CGL) is the insurer’s agreement to defend the policyholder against lawsuits and shoulder the costs of the...more

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Southern California’s Wildfire Disaster: Immediate Insurance Considerations

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As of January 13, Southern California’s ongoing wildfires have reportedly destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Insured loss estimates exceed $25 billion, and the strong Santa Ana winds fanning the blazes are expected to...more

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The California Court of Appeal Interprets the Meaning of “Care, Custody, or Control” in the Context of an Abuse or Molestation...

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In 2015, Continental Casualty Company issued a commercial general liability policy to Zongwei Shen dba Nobles Massage Spa. The policy covered Shen (the spa owner) and Zhong Xin (the spa manager and Shen’s wife) for damages...more

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