Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent major exposures to insurers and their policyholders. Thousands of lawsuits are pending nationwide and several large settlements have.
Gambling and entertainment company Greenwood Racing Inc. has again urged a Pennsylvania federal judge to remand to state court its suit against two insurers over COVID-19 coverage, saying a recent Third Circuit decision supports its argument that a district court doesn't have to retain jurisdiction.
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The State of Play In Pennsylvania
According to the UPenn Covid Tracker, approximately 180 COVID-19-related coverage suits have been brought in Pennsylvania courts. As is the case nationally, most of the Pennsylvania cases are pending in federal courts. Also, according to the UPenn Covid Tracker, there have been 12) “merits” decisions by Pennsylvania courts’ rulings on insurer motions to dismiss. Nine of these decisions have been issued by the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, (1) by the Western District of Pennsylvania and (2) by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.
Decisions by Pennsylvania State Courts (Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas)
Ridley Park Fitness v. Philadelphia Indem. Ins. Co.