PFAS:“永远化学品”的责任和保险问题

Q3 Environmental Science

Environmental Claims Journal Pub Date : 2021-01-12 DOI:10.1080/10406026.2020.1869894

Robert D. Chesler, A. J. Clarke, Robin Kelliher

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引用次数: 3

摘要

摘要:本文探讨了近年来Per或多氟烷基物质(PFAS)的激增-监管执法和私人诉讼，以及责任方可能在何处寻找这种责任的保险范围。PFAS被称为“永远的化学物质”，因为它们在地下水中持续存在。在一些州，1986年以前的PFAS地下水污染可能被公司的1986年以前的历史一般责任政策所涵盖;在其他州，保险范围只适用于1973年以前的政策。此外，目前可用的污染保险单可能提供PFAS责任的保险。

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PFAS: Liability and Insurance Coverage Issues for the “FOREVER CHEMICAL”

Abstract This article examines the recent surge in Per or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-regulatory enforcement and private party suits, and where a responsible party may look for insurance coverage for this liability. PFAS are the so-called “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in groundwater. In some states, PFAS groundwater contamination that pre-dates 1986 may be covered under a company’s pre-1986 historic general liability policies; in other states, coverage would only lie under pre-1973 policies. Moreover, currently available pollution insurance policies may provide coverage for PFAS liability.

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Environmental Claims Journal Environmental Science-Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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2.20

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期刊介绍： The Environmental Claims Journal is a quarterly journal that focuses on the many types of claims and liabilities that result from environmental exposures. The ECJ considers environmental claims under older business insurance policies, coverage and claims under more recent environmental insurance policies, as well as toxic tort claims. Exposures and claims from all environmental media are considered: air, drinking water, groundwater, soil, chemicals in commerce and naturally occurring chemicals. The journal also considers the laws, regulations, and case law that form the basis for claims. The journal would be of interest to environmental and insurance attorneys, insurance professionals, claims professionals, and environmental consultants.