Lisseth Ochoa-Chavarria and Chris Popecki | Policyholder Pulse Over the last decade, governmental plaintiffs have secured tens of billions of dollars in settlements from certain manufacturers, wholesale distributors and pharmacy operators that allegedly contributed to a nationwide epidemic of opioid use disorder (OUD), a/k/a addiction. Bellwether litigation has centered on expansive “public nuisance” claims—reminiscent of… Continue reading The Last Word on CGL Coverage for Expanding “Public Nuisance” Torts Is Still to Come
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Illinois’ Highest Court Finds that Government-Authorized Pollution is Still Pollution for Purposes of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies
Nick Dolejsi | Zelle The Illinois Supreme Court recently provided much-needed clarity on the scope and application of pollution exclusions in commercial general liability insurance policies. In Griffith Foods v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, Case No. 131710 (Ill. Jan. 23, 2026), the court considered the following certified question: “what relevance, if any,… Continue reading Illinois’ Highest Court Finds that Government-Authorized Pollution is Still Pollution for Purposes of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies
Eighth Circuit Rules That CGL Policy Does Not Cover Abuse of Process Claim Under Minnesota Law
PropertyCasualtyFocus On March 17, 2026, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held in General Star Indemnity Co. v. Toy Quest Ltd. that the commercial general liability insurer had no duty to defend an “abuse of process” claim related to the insured’s intervention in a separate garnishment action by a third party. The underlying claim involved a third-party… Continue reading Eighth Circuit Rules That CGL Policy Does Not Cover Abuse of Process Claim Under Minnesota Law
Oregon Supreme Court Finds Recovery for an “Accident” Depends On Whether There is Tort Liability
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Oregon Supreme Court wrestled with the meaning of “occurrence” in a liability policy, determining that recovery for an “accident” depended on whether there was a basis in fact for imposing tort liability. Twigg v. Admiral Ins. Co., 2025 Ore. LEXIS 242 (Ore. April 17, 2025). … Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court Finds Recovery for an “Accident” Depends On Whether There is Tort Liability
Emerging Issues in Construction CGL Insurance Part 1: Continuing or Progressive Loss Exclusions
Eric M. Clarkson | Saxe Doernberger & Vita The risks and losses associated with construction operations and property development push many insurance concepts to their limits. As a result, the construction industry has long been at the forefront of many complex insurance coverage issues and both drives but also depends on market standards to assess… Continue reading Emerging Issues in Construction CGL Insurance Part 1: Continuing or Progressive Loss Exclusions