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Wisconsin Appeals Court Finds No Duty to Defend Under Excess Policies
In an April 25 decision, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals concluded that two excess insurers had no duty to defend policyholder Johnson Controls in connection with claims for alleged environmental contamination at numerous sites.
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Unavailability Exception to Pro Rata Allocation
On March 27, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals issued its widely anticipated decision in Keyspan Gas East Corp. v. Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
California Federal Court: “All Sums” Allocation Applies to Meso Case Under CA and NY Law
On March 15, 2018, a California federal court (for the Northern District) ruled that under either California or New York law an “all sums” allocation applies to claims for coverage for an underlying mesothelioma wrongful death action.
Ohio Court Of Appeals: Absolute Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage For Workplace Coal-Tar Pitch Exposure Claims
Applying Ohio law, the court concluded that Pacific Employers had no duty to defend GrafTech or pay defense costs in connection with claims by dozens of workers at Alcoa smelting plants. . .
Complex Insurance Coverage Reporter – December 2017
Coverage For Defense Costs Under Excess Policies – Missouri Court Surveys the Landscape
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