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.