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flag Illinois Supreme Court rules pollution permits don’t override insurance exclusions, affecting claims from regulated facilities like Sterigenics.

flag The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that state-issued pollution permits do not override insurance policy exclusions, denying coverage for pollution-related claims even for facilities like Sterigenics in Willowbrook, despite its emissions being regulated. flag The unanimous decision clarifies that general liability policies exclude pollution damage regardless of regulatory approval, reinforcing that separate pollution liability policies are needed for such risks. flag The case stems from lawsuits alleging ethylene oxide emissions caused cancer, leading to a $363 million verdict in one instance. flag The court’s ruling resolves conflicting lower court decisions and returns the case to appeals for further action.

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