Superfund awakes in state supreme courts

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1998 · Environmental Solutions

OSTI ID:566254

Sutherland, D ^[1]

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1. Sutherland (Donald), St. Louis, MO (United States)

Superfund, often referred to as a sleeping giant, is waking up in state courts with rulings the insurance industry is on the hook for a large share of the nation`s environmental cleanup. While Congress has been quagmired in legislative reauthorization attempts, 40% of the state supreme courts (20 states) have passed laws favoring policyholders of comprehensive general liability insurance (CGL) to be compensated for their cleanup and litigation costs. These rulings vary in terms from state to state, but their collective action is giving the insurance industry grave concerns because of the increase in settlements with CGL policyholders.

• OSTI ID: 566254
• Journal Information: Environmental Solutions, Vol. 11, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
US SUPERFUND
REMEDIAL ACTION
LIABILITIES
INSURANCE
LEGAL ASPECTS
FINANCIAL SECURITY