New York Justice Says Coverage Is Triggered When Claimant Is Exposed To Asbestos

(November 29, 2018, 1:05 PM EST) -- SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Under New York’s “injury in fact” standard, coverage for personal injury in asbestos suits is triggered when a claimant is exposed to asbestos and continues until death or until a claim for damages is made, a New York justice said Nov. 21 in granting summary judgment in favor of insureds seeking coverage under excess policies for asbestos claims (Carrier Corp., et al. v. Allstate Indemnity Co., No. 2005-EF-7032, N.Y. Sup., Onondaga Co.)....

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