An Overview of Emerging Hazards Under CGL Policies

In recent years, new hazards have emerged that potentially implicate coverage under commercial general liability policies. Much attention has been paid to the liabilities associated with opioids and “PFAS,” but there are many other examples of emerging hazards. 

In an article published on August 20, 2024, in The Legal Intelligencer’s Insurance Law section, titled “Climate Change Litigation and Legislation Are Heating Up,” attorneys Robert F. Walsh and Gianna Martorano explore the potential liabilities and insurance coverage issues associated with certain “emerging” hazards.

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