Legal Opinion
Overton v. Consolidated Insurance
Washington Supreme Court
Decided January 17, 2002No. 70562-3PublishedCited by 160 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSanders, J.
This proceeding arises out of two comprehensive general liability policies purchased on behalf of an electrical transformer manufacturing and repair business. After suit was commenced by the current owners of the site for contribution of cleanup costs under the Model Toxics Control Act, chapter 70.105D RCW, the insureds tendered defense to their insurers. When both insurers rejected the tender, the insureds sued, claiming breach of contract, bad faith denial of coverage, and violation of the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. The ultimate question is whether an existing contamination…
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