Browse 10 insurance policy interpretation cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Mold Not a 'Pollutant' Under Insurance Policy, Fourth Circuit Rules
City of Wausau v. Illinois Union Insurance Comapy, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an insurance policy's "pollutio...
All-Risk Policy Excludes 'Wear and Tear' Losses
Donald Bouvet v. Illinois Union Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
CA4: COVID-19 business interruption losses covered by 'all risks' policy
Navigators Insurance Company v. Under Armour, Incorporated, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an "all risks" prop...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Title VII Case
Christopher Holmes v. Elephant Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Insurer's Denial of Water Damage Claim
Lynn Freeman v. Progressive Direct Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summa...
Insurance policy excludes coverage for gradual water seepage damage
Erie Insurance Property & Casualty Company v. James Cooper, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Insurance exclusion for intentional acts doesn't cover unintended dog bite harm
Owners Insurance Company v. Jeffrey Walsh, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an insurance policy's "intentional act...
Successor Insurer Not Liable for Predecessor's Defense Costs Without Clear Assumption
The Travelers Indemnity Company v. American Alternative Insurance Corporation, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an ...
PFAS in AFFF Not Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA, Court Rules
In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether certain PFAS chemicals, used in aqueou...
Pollution Exclusion Ambiguous: Insurer Has Duty to Defend Faulty Construction Claims
Thomas Fluharty v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 insurance policy interpretation cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 4, Defendant Win: 6.
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