Washington Court of Appeals Weighs in On the Meaning of the Word “Suit” in CGL Policies
In Gull Industries, Inc. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al., 326 P.3d 782 (June 2, 2014), Division One of the Court of Appeals addressed what constitutes a “suit” for purposes of triggering a commercial general liability (CGL) insurer’s duty to defend its insured against environmental liability claims arising under Washington’s Model Toxic Control Act. The court held that the term “suit” is not limited to civil actions filed in court.. Rather, any action by a governm