New Jersey’s Manifestation Destiny: Appellate Division Applies Continuous Trigger to Claims for Progressive Third-Party Property Damage and Highlights Fact-Sensitive Nature of Manifestation Date

Frederick J. Giordano | K&L Gates | November 3, 2017 The New Jersey Appellate Division (the “Appellate Division”) recently issued a ruling in Air Master & Cooling Inc., v. Selective Insurance Co. of America (“Air Master”) [1] applying the “continuous trigger” theory to third-party construction defect liability claims in which property damage progressively advances. The court also… Continue reading New Jersey’s Manifestation Destiny: Appellate Division Applies Continuous Trigger to Claims for Progressive Third-Party Property Damage and Highlights Fact-Sensitive Nature of Manifestation Date

New Jersey Court: Continuous Trigger Ends When Nature of Damage Is Known

Melissa Brill and Laura B. Dowgin | Cozen O’Connor | October 20, 2017 Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision that may have a significant impact on insurance coverage for progressive property damage claims in the state. In Air Master & Cooling, Inc. v. Selective Ins. Co. of Am., No. A-5415-15T3, 2017 WL 4507547 (N.J.… Continue reading New Jersey Court: Continuous Trigger Ends When Nature of Damage Is Known

Water Damage Occurring Over Several Year Period Can Be “Occurrence” Covered Under Insurance Policy — Part 2

Shaun Marker | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | December 8, 2014 As a follow up to the November 24, 2014 post titled, Water Damage Occurring Over Several Year Period Can Be “Occurrence” Covered Under Insurance Policy, Chubb has apparently filed a motion for rehearing. Recall this is the case where progressive water damage occurring over… Continue reading Water Damage Occurring Over Several Year Period Can Be “Occurrence” Covered Under Insurance Policy — Part 2

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