New York Court of Appeals

Westview Associates, Appellants v. Guaranty National Insurance Company, Respondent, Defendant

October 26, 200095 N.Y.2d 334

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that Guaranty National Insurance Company must defend the plaintiffs under Coverage B of the umbrella policy because the lead‑paint exclusion in the underlying policy is not incorporated into Coverage B and the pollution exclusion does not bar coverage for lead‑paint injuries.