Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

This consolidated appeal involves a coverage dispute between the plaintiff-insured, Outboard Marine Corporation (CMC), and its primary and excess insurance carriers, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty Mutual), Commercial Union Insurance Company (Commercial Union), Insurance Company of North America (INA), International Insurance Company (International), and Northbrook Insurance Company (North-brook). The coverage dispute between the parties originated when the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Illinois (collectively, governmental agencies) brought…