PILKINGTON UNITED KINGDOM LTD v CGU INSURANCE PLC

[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 891

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Potter, Lord Justice Jonathan Parker and Mr Justice Charles

Insurance (product liability) - Glass panels supplied by assured to contractor - Panels installed in roof of Eurostar terminal at Waterloo Station - Small number of panels fracturing once installed - No physical damage or personal injury involved - Station closed pending investigations - Whether assured’s product liability insurers liable for third party economic loss claims - Notice of claim - Whether claims co-operation clause a condition precedent to insurers’ liability.