Commenting on the train derailment in East Palestine Ohio, McKool Smith Principal Michael Miguel said that there will be “significant issues” around whether insurance coverage will respond based on initial reports about causation and whether a pollution exclusion will preclude coverage. He added that “the potential liabilities are likely going to come in waves” for Norfolk Southern, as insurers that pay out for first-party claims made by local businesses and homeowners will likely subrogate against Norfolk Southern’s insurers. Click here to read the full article.
