Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh

ELR Citation: ELR 20357
No(s). S063425 (Cal. Aug 3, 1998)

The court holds that a state environmental agency order notifying an insured that it is a potentially responsible party (PRP) for pollution and requiring remediation is not a "suit" triggering insurers' duty to defend under comprehensive general liability (CGL) policies. Under the policies, the insu...