California Department of Toxic, et al v. Century Indemnity Company, et al

  1. December 02, 2022

    9th Circ. Lets Insurers Join $3.2M Superfund Cleanup Dispute

    A group of insurers is permitted to intervene in a California agency's $3.2 million suit against a bankrupt policyholder over remediation costs at a Superfund site, the Ninth Circuit ruled, finding that the carriers had a legally protected interest in preventing the entry of default judgment against their insured.

  2. November 09, 2021

    9th Circ. Panel Peppers Insurers Over Interest In Cleanup Suit

    A Ninth Circuit panel on Tuesday grilled counsel for insurers seeking intervention in a California agency's $3.2 million suit against a bankrupt policyholder for cleanup costs at a Superfund site, repeatedly asking how the companies have an interest in the case when none offered a defense.