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Environmental

Feb. 16, 2001

Damage Definition

The 'Powerine' decision leaves intact substantial insurance benefits and obligations, even when insured faces only administrative proceedings.

        By Curtis D. Porterfield and Stephen V. Masterson
        
        Setting a "bright line" standard limiting environmental coverage, the California Supreme Court's decision in Certain Underwriters at Lloyds v. Superior Court (Powerine Oil Co. Inc.), 2001 Daily Journal D.A.R. 1259 (Cal. Feb. 1, 2001), holds that only court-im...

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