Last time, we discussed The AES Corporation v. Steadfast Insurance Company, a recent Virginia case where the growing trend of climate change nuisance cases intersected with the world of insurance coverage law. Critical to the coverage analysis was whether the Plaintiffs in the underlying action, the tiny island village of Kivalina, Alaska, alleged an accident… Continue Reading
Courts struggle with Whether Global Warming is “Natural and Probable” – Part 1
An environmental case that started in an Alaskan fishing village of less than two square miles and less than 400 residents landed in the Supreme Court of Virginia. That court issued an opinion that could impact the growing trend of climate change litigation. Here is some background information: Aerial view of Kivalina, Alaska, USA. View is to the… Continue Reading
