On Monday, the Sixth Circuit affirmed dismissal of insurance coverage claims against an umbrella insurer for defense costs associated with asbestos claims. Federal-Mogul v. Continental Casualty, No. 10–1290 (6th Cir. July 11, 2011) (pdf). This ruling leaves the other insurers to pick up the entire defense bill until their limits are exhausted. According to the Court’s decision, only then would … Continue Reading
