Insurance Coverage for PFAS Under Historical CGL, Modern Environmental and Other Insurance Policies

This program will address insurance coverage for the potential environmental impacts of PFAS, such as the costs of testing or remediation required by the government, as well as other potential non-environmental PFAS claims. Environmental coverage under two sorts of policies will be discussed: historical general liability policies and more modern environmental policies. The presenters will also review several hypotheticals to illustrate practical strategies to maximize insurance coverage for the mounting environmental costs associated with the suite of chemicals known as PFAS. As to non-environmental claims, the presenters will discuss the interplay between general liability policies and the rise in other PFAS-related claims (such as false advertising or misrepresentation claims), identifying instances where coverage may or may not be available, how coverage may be maximized, and strategies for addressing potentially recalcitrant insurers.

Speakers

• Mike Davis, Partner, Venable LLP
• Brian Koosed, Partner, Venable LLP
• Robin Kelliher, Group Counsel, USI

CLE Accreditation

Venable is an approved CLE provider in California, Florida, Illinois, and New York. This program is accredited for a 60-minute live (participatory) credit hour(s), subject to the regulations of the jurisdiction. Venable certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California, Florida Bar, MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois and State Bar of New York, which govern minimum continuing legal education. Venable is a State Bar of California, Florida Bar, MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois and State Bar of New York approved MCLE provider. This program is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys.

Venable is a registered provider in Colorado and can submit for program accreditation upon request. Please allow 30 days for program submission and review. You can request CO credit in advance by emailing iafajardo@Venable.com.