State and local governments have been pursuing “public nuisance” claims against companies responsible in some way for societal problems. We’ve seen cases against manufacturers and.
Insurance Code section 533 is imputed into liability insurance policies under California law and applies to exclude coverage for liability of an insured for its willful acts.
Duane Morris lawyers helped secure a victory at the California Court of Appeal when the court held Tuesday that ConAgra's insurers have no duty to indemnify ConAgra against a public nuisance action.
The same state court system that allowed local governments to sue lead paint manufacturers for promoting a hazardous product many decades ago won't force