San Bernardino County v. The Insurance Company of The State of Pennsylvania

I. Factual Background

This case is about a dispute between the County and ICSOP over insurance coverage for groundwater contamination at the Chino Airport. See Dkt. # 123 (“Sum. J. Order”), 2. In 1990, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region issued a Cleanup and Abatement Order directing the County to take certain actions with respect to groundwater contamination allegedly emanating from the Chino Airport. Id. Since the 1990 abatement order, the Control Board has issued two more abatement orders—one in 2008 and another in 2017—that directed the County to take further actions. Id. 3. From July 23, 1966, to July 23, 1975, the County was insured by ICSOP under three umbrella liability insurance policies, each of which had a three-year policy term. Id. Under the policies, ICSOP agreed, subject to limitations, to “indemnify the Assured for all sums which the Assured shall be obligated to pay by reason of the liability” that is imposed by law or assumed under contract or agreement for damages and expenses “caused by or arising out of each

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. CV 21-01978 PSG (AS) Date…