Northern Assurance Co. of America v. Thomson Inc.

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

Thomson, Inc. n/k/a Technicolor USA Inc. (“Technicolor”), sued several insurance companies, including Northern Assurance Co. of America (the successor in interest to Employers Surplus Lines Insurance Co. (“ESLIC”)), seeking insurance coverage for environmental damages at three sites owned by Technicolor. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Technicolor, concluding that Technicolor was entitled to coverage under the policies ESLIC had issued. On appeal, ESLIC argues that the trial court should have applied California law when interpreting the ESLIC…