Jeffrey Kaufman • Published Insurnace Coverage Cases
 
 
1. AstenJohnson v. The American Ins. Co., et al., 483 F. Supp. 425 (E.D. PA 2007)
Defendant American Automobile Insurance Company (whether "asbestosis" exclusion barred coverage for all asbestos-related claims; other coverage issues - complete victory for our client).

2. Buss v. Superior Court, 16 Cal. 4th 35, 939 P.2d 766, 65 Cal. Rptr. 2d 366 (1997)
Amicus Curiae Fireman's Fund Insurance Company on behalf of Real Party in Interest (established right to reimbursement of defense costs not owed).

3. Stonewall Ins. Co. v. City of Palos Verdes Estates, 46 Cal. App. 4th1810, 54 Cal. Rptr.2d 176 (1996)
Defendant, Cross-defendant and Respondent Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (addressed many issues relating to insurance coverage for continuous property damage cases).

4. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 45 Cal. App. 4th 1, 52 Cal. Rptr.2d 690 (1996)
Appellant Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (appeal from Judge Brown's decision in the California Coordinated Asbestos Cases; dealt with many issues involving insurance coverage for asbestos claims; affirmed in part and reversed in part).

5. Montrose Chemical Corp. v. Admiral Ins. Co., 10 Cal. 4th 645, 913 P.2d 878, 42 Cal. Rptr. 2d 324 (1995)
Amicus curiae Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, on behalf of defendant and appellant (adopted a continuous trigger of coverage in continuous injury cases).

6. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 26 Cal. Rptr. 2d 35,
Review granted then remanded Appellant Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (same as 3 above).

7. Home Ins. Co. v. Landmark Ins. Co., 205 Cal. App. 3d 1388, 253 Cal. Rptr. 277 (1988)
Amicus curiae Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, on behalf of defendant, cross-complainant and respondent (court adopted our position that manifestation trigger applies to first party property damage loss).

8. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. v. Fibreboard Corp., 182 Cal. App. 3d 462, 227 Cal. Rptr. 203 (1986)
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (appeal from summary judgment applying asbestos exclusion; affirmed).

9. Eli Lilly and Co. v. Home Ins. Co., 482 N.E.2d 467 (Ind. 1985)
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (court adopted continuous trigger for DES claims).

10. Eli Lilly and Co. v. Home Ins. Co., 653 F. Supp. 1 (D.D.C. 1984)
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. (same case as 8 above).

11. Emons Industries, Inc. v. Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 567 F. Supp. 335 (1983)
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (summary judgment for insured on coverage for DES cases was denied).

12. Schering Corp. v. Home Ins. Co., 712 F.2d 4 (2d Cir. 1983)
Amici curiae Commercial Union Insurance Companies, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company; Ins. Co. of North America, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (reversed and remanded grant of summary judgment to Schering on coverage).

13. Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 682 F.2d 12 (1st Cir. 1982)
Amici Curiae Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, Federal Insurance Company, and Aetna (court adopted our position of manifestation trigger for asbestos claims).

14. Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Adelaide Shipping Lines, Ltd., 603 F.2d 1327 (1979)
Appellant Sunkist Growers, Inc. (named insured in a cargo recovery action) (reversed and judgment ordered for appellant).
 
 
 
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