Ford Pollution Problem Will Raise Significant Insurance Issues
This morning's N.Y. Times includes an interesting story concerning a terrible pollution problem allegedly caused by Ford. Can Ford Clean Up After Itself? (Sunday Business p. 1, 7/29/07).
The article describes a serious pollution problem in New Jersey that is allegedly causing health problems for nearby residents. The article focuses on the cleanup, but the next issue will surely be insurance. Ford will seek to push the costs onto its carriers. It will be interesting to explore Ford's intentions and expectations relating to its dumping. Significant coverage defenses may exist.
