As a Result of Dumping Toxic Materials into the Water

question 50

Multiple Choice

As a result of dumping toxic materials into the water supply, Acme Corp.has been held liable under the tort of nuisance to several of its neighbours.While the company's directors are concerned about the bad publicity, they do take comfort in the fact that Acme holds a liability insurance policy that applies in this situation.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The insurance policy requires insurance company to pay for the defence costs associated with the lawsuits that were brought against the company.
• B)Because of the insurance policy, the court's judgment will have a much greater deterrent effect.
• C)Because of the insurance policy, Acme's neighbours are entitled to be paid twice, once by Acme and again by the insurance company.
• D)The doctrine of the duty to defend requires Acme to defend itself against its neighbour's claims in order to protect the insurance company from having to pay any money.
• E)A duty to defend exists under the insurance policy only if the directors are not liable for the nuisance.

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