Insurer Argues It Is Entitled To Reimbursement Of Defense Costs Paid Under Deductible

Mealey's (December 6, 2016, 11:13 AM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — An insurer involved in an environmental contamination coverage dispute claims in a Dec. 1 motion for partial summary judgment filed in California federal court that it is entitled to reimbursement of the deductible it paid on behalf of its insured because the policy at issue specifically states that the deductible includes claim expenses such as defense costs (American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co., et al. v. Technichem Inc., et al., No. 15-03611, N.D. Calif.)....