Supreme Court of New Jersey

Werner Industries, Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, Plaintiff-Respondent v. First State Insurance Company, a…

October 11, 1988112 N.J. 30

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the excess "umbrella" liability policy did not provide drop‑down coverage when the primary insurer became insolvent, reversing the Appellate Division and remanding for further proceedings. The decision relied on the plain meaning of the policy language and rejected contrary authority.