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Hawaii climate insurance case is good news for energy companies

Published on: 13 December 2024
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Table of contents

  • Background
  • Policy wording
  • Determining whether reckless conduct is accidental
  • Determining whether GHGs are pollutants
  • Impact on policyholders

Article summary

Law360, Expert analysis: Increasing numbers of legal claims are proceeding around the world alleging that the public were misled about the risks associated with climate change, resulting from fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. Amy Lacey, partner, and Ayo Babatunde, associate at Fenchurch Law analyse the Hawaii Supreme Court’s decision in Aloha Petroleum Ltd v National Union Fire Insurance Co of Pittsburgh and American Home Insurance Co.

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