Legal Case Summary

Travelers Property v. Tosco Corp


Date Argued: Wed Jun 11 2008
Case Number: 06-15664
Docket Number: 7852071
Judges:Tashima, Graber, Timlin
Duration: 43 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Travelers Property v. Tosco Corp.** **Docket Number:** 7852071 **Court:** [Specify the court if known] **Date:** [Specify the date if known] **Overview:** The case of Travelers Property v. Tosco Corp. involves a dispute between Travelers Property Casualty Company and Tosco Corporation, primarily revolving around insurance coverage and liability issues. **Facts:** Travelers Property (the plaintiff) is an insurance company that had issued a policy to Tosco Corporation (the defendant), which is engaged in business operations that include the handling of hazardous materials. The case arose when claims were made regarding environmental damages and cleanup costs associated with a facility operated by Tosco Corporation. Travelers Property had to determine its obligations under the insurance policy concerning the contamination and related liabilities. **Issues:** The core issues in this case included: 1. Whether the insurance policy issued by Travelers Property covered the claims made against Tosco Corporation. 2. The interpretation of specific policy provisions regarding exclusions for environmental damage. 3. The extent of liability for Tosco Corp under the policy for the cleanup costs and damages incurred. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument (Travelers Property):** Travelers contended that the claims were not covered under the existing insurance policy due to specific exclusion clauses that address environmental contamination and liability. They argued that Tosco Corporation failed to disclose relevant information during the underwriting process, which further voided any coverage. - **Defendant's Argument (Tosco Corp):** Tosco Corporation argued that the policy was applicable and that certain exclusions cited by Travelers were either misapplied or not relevant to the claims made. They contended that the insurance company had a duty to defend them against the claims, regardless of the alleged exclusions. **Court Ruling:** [Specify the ruling if known, or indicate that it is pending.] **Conclusion:** The case of Travelers Property v. Tosco Corp revolves around complex issues of insurance coverage, liability for environmental damage, and the interpretation of policy exclusions. The outcome of this case could significantly affect how insurance companies approach underwriting and the legal responsibilities of companies that handle hazardous materials. **Note:** Further details regarding the proceedings, additional legal arguments presented, and the final ruling can be elaborated upon once additional case documentation is available.

Travelers Property v. Tosco Corp


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