Dry Well Pollution Claim

A storage house that contained equipment maintenance chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides had a drain that lead to a dry well. A series of small spills over several years migrated into the drain and dry well. The chemicals seeped to the groundwater and migrated to a neighbor’s property. The neighbor sued for remediation and diminution of Continue Reading …

Pollution Claim

An above ground storage tank containing fuel oil developed rust and a small leak. A retention pond near the tank had an oil sheen. The tank was found to be the source of the oil. The general liability carrier denied claim based on pollution exclusion. Expense $175,000

Wrongful Death Due to Pesticide

A golfer placed his cigar on the grass in the tee box. The greens had just been treated with a pesticide. The golfer suffered a reaction to the pesticides when he smoked the cigar and died. $1,400,000 Settlement

Wrongful Death On Premises

Insured was responsible for maintaining golf courses. Claimant entered a golf course, which was closed, to go sledding. Most of the golf course is surrounded by a 6 foot fence but there are several openings where people are able to gain access. Claimant was on a frozen pond when ice broke beneath him and he Continue Reading …

Wrongful Death Arising Out Of Unsafe Maintenance Of Property

The insured owned, maintained and managed a golf course at the time of this incident. Water was supplied to golfers on the course via 10-gallon igloo jugs, which were filled from ice water generated by a reverse osmosis system and ice machine on the property. The golf course hosted a tournament for young teen-age boys. Continue Reading …

Bodily Injury Arising Out Of Negligence In Services Provided

The insured provides management services to a golf club. The insured is responsible for the maintenance, management and control of the daily activities for the course. The contract between the asset company/owner of the golf course and the insured management company is a management services agreement that states the insured will indemnify and hold harmless Continue Reading …

Damage During Installation of Rented Equipment

The insured is a rental house that rents lighting, sound and stage gear on a short term basis. During the course of installing the rented equipment into a country club ballroom the parquet floor was damaged. Repair costs exceeded $20,000.