The Complex Insurance Coverage Reporter

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or PFOS, have been a key ingredient in numerous industrial and consumer products for decades. These man-made chemicals are prevalent and are also known for their longevity in the environment. More recently, PFAS have been the focus of thousands of lawsuits alleging personal injury and property damage. Some insurers have already questioned whether PFAS could rival asbestos in scope and bottom-line impacts. It is a legacy that confronts manufacturers and other defendants and insurers today.

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Welcome to CICR’s annual review of insurance cases. Here, we spotlight five decisions from the last year that you should know about—and five pending cases to watch.

As our picks for “Cases to Know” indicate, 2019 was not a slow year in the insurance coverage arena. The decade ended with decisions in some closely monitored cases on a variety of issues like the “duty to settle,” employee claims adjuster liability for “bad faith,” and the so-called “unavailability of insurance” exception. You can read about these and other developments below.

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