Source: http://www.lexology.com, November 5, 2015 By: Joseph A. Arnold and Andrew C. Lucking, Gordon & Rees LLP In a somewhat unusual insurance coverage case, the Third Circuit gave teeth to a “renewal” clause contained within a ten-year pollution and remediation policy and prohibited the insurer from materially changing the policy terms for the renewal period. […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, November 4, 2015 By: Matthew J. Devries, Burr & Forman LLP When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given.  Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) […]

Source: http://www.nj.com, October 29, 2015 By: Dan Ivers After nearly 30 years, city officials and chemical and technology company Celanese have agreed to terms on a deal to clean up the contaminated former site of Ironbound Stadium. Business Administrator Jack Kelly confirmed the tentative settlement on Wednesday, saying Celanese had agreed to pay approximately $2.3 […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, October 9, 2015 By: Diane A. Silva, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division recently confirmed that the New Jersey Spill Act applies retroactively and abrogates the State of New Jersey’s sovereign immunity for contribution to contamination.  The case, NL Industries, Inc. v. State, Dkt. No. L-1296-14 (Law Div., […]

Source: http://hcinfo.com France • September 2015 Between mid-August and early September, 8 cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported among persons who had been in the city center of Montpellier. As of September 10th, 1 patient had died, 2 were still hospitalized, and 5 had recovered. NYC Morris Park, Bronx • September 2015 13 cases of […]

Please see this list of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks on Wikipedia.

Source: http://abc7ny.com, January 14, 2015 By: Josh Einiger The Health Department announced Tuesday the results of preliminary tests that show that the cooling towers at Co-Op City are contaminated with the Legionella bacteria. “We need answers,” a resident said. At a town hall meeting Tuesday night, tenants of Co-Op City came armed with hundreds of […]

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com, March 13, 2014 By: Jennifer Janisch In January 2013, CBS News reported that a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh knew for more than a year it had an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, but failed to warn patients. VA officials testified before Congress on February 5, 2013, blaming the facilities’ old water system for […]

Source: http://www.dailynews.com, October 27, 2015 By: Elizabeth Marcellino The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $2 million funding request by Supervisor Hilda Solis to help speed the cleanup of contaminated soil around the now-closed Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon, saying “the state continues to drag its feet.” Exide agreed in March to close its […]

Source: http://www.businessinsurance.com, October 28, 2015 By: http://www.businessinsurance.com Decades after it became a major issue, insurers’ ultimate asbestos liability remains unknown, according to a report by rating agency A.M. Best Co. on asbestos and environmental losses issued Tuesday. “The continuing evolution of asbestos medical effectiveness through improved therapies and emerging drug combinations and early diagnosis, combined […]

Source: http://auburnpub.com, October 29, 2015 By: Gwendolyn Craig Soil vapor pollution in the Cayuga County groundwater contamination site is not expected to harm people’s health, according to a new report released by the New York State Department of Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Soil vapor pollution can occur when the […]

Source: http://www.bizjournals.com, October 27, 2015 By: Jeff Jeffrey A 33-acre tract of land in Raleigh is at the heart of a lawsuit filed by a South Carolina electronics manufacturer against a 150-year-old specialty glass producer. AVX Corp. (NYSE: AVX) is suing New York-based Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) over allegations that Corning failed to adequately prevent […]