Caterpillar, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

The plaintiffs, Caterpillar, Inc. (Caterpillar), and Solar Turbines Incorporated (STI), brought this 25-count action for a declaratory judgment seeking a determination of their rights under various comprehensive general liability (CGL) and excess insurance policies issued by the defendants. The defendants have denied coverage for certain liabilities incurred by the plaintiffs to pay for environmental damage and cleanup at various properties and waste sites throughout the United States.

The trial judge entered summary judgment in favor of the defendant Insurance Company of North America (INA)…