Griffith Foods International Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA

Summary

The Illinois Supreme Court answered a certified question, holding that a permit or regulation authorizing emissions is irrelevant to the application of a pollution exclusion in a standard‑form commercial general liability policy. The Court relied on its prior decision in Koloms and rejected contrary appellate rulings, concluding the exclusion applies regardless of governmental permits. The opinion overruled Imperial Marble and Bible Pork and affirmed the Seventh Circuit’s request for clarification.