The determination of the number of occurrences in coverage litigation involving mass torts has significant ramifications. The definition of “occurrence” in general liability policies can be critical when determining the amounts of available coverage or which insurers ' primary or excess ' must provide that coverage.
Grouping Language in NY After GE Footnote Number Three
After taking a closer look at <i>Appalachian Insurance Co. v. General Electric Co.</i>, 8 N.Y.3d 162 (2007), this article surveys four recent New York decisions that interpret "occurrence" definitions and grouping language in policies to address the number-of-occurrences issue.
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