In certifying the question for the Supreme Court of Illinois, the panel noted the ramifications the decision could have in the insurance industry. The cost to represent the companies in the underlying dispute could total over $150 million in defense costs, or the insurer could be removed from the litigation entirely if the Illinois Supreme Court allows the pollution exclusion to apply.
In certifying the question for the Supreme Court of Illinois, the panel noted the ramifications the decision could have in the insurance industry. The cost to represent the companies in the underlying dispute could total over $150 million in defense costs, or the insurer could be removed from the litigation entirely if the Illinois Supreme Court allows the pollution exclusion to apply.
