· 5/29/1991
Olympic Steamship Co., Inc. v. Centennial Ins. Co.
Citations
- 811 P.2d 673
- 117 Wash. 2d 37
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding a broad definition of the word \handled\ would render the comprehensive general liability policy illusory
- holding a broad definition of the word “handled” would render the comprehensive general liability policy illusory
- noting that the “weight of authority from other state and federal courts” hold that the clause “applies only when an insured withdraws its own product from the market”
- granting insured right to recover attorney’s fees when insurer refused to defend or pay claim
- extending \the right of an insured to recoup attorney fees that it incurs because an insurer refuses to defend\ an insured
- fees available to successful insured no matter which party brings action for determination of coverage
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Judges: Dore
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