Pollution Liability Insurer Says Bad Faith Suit Must Be Heard In Federal Court

(August 28, 2023, 12:47 PM EDT) -- SEATTLE — An insured’s complaint alleging claims for breach of contract and bad faith arising out of a commercial general liability and pollution liability insurer’s denial of coverage for underlying bodily injury suits stemming from exposure to chemicals distributed by the insured must be removed to Washington federal court because diversity of citizenship exists and the amount in controversy exceeds the federal jurisdictional minimum of $75,000, the insurer says in a notice of removal....