ELR Citation: ELR 20330
No(s). 87 C 5121 (N.D. Ill. Sep 6, 1988)

The court, applying Illinois law, holds that claims for response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) are not "damages" under a comprehensive general liability insurance policy. CERCLA cost recovery actions do not seek damages, but seek the e...