Law360, New York (June 25, 2012, 8:47 PM ET) -- The Seventh Circuit on Monday refused to adopt Safeco Insurance Co. of America's argument that the continuous trigger theory applies only to third-party coverage cases in Wisconsin, while ordering the insurer to cover massive water and mold damage under a homeowners policy.
The rule — applied in cases where a harm occurs over a long period — triggers all insurance policies that were in effect from exposure to when the harm manifests itself. In its appeal, Safeco argued that the lower court had wrongly applied the...
7th Circ. Sinks Safeco's Bid To Escape Water Damage Claims
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