BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL v MUNICIPAL MUTUAL INSURANCE LTD

[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 6

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Auld, Lord Justice Longmore, and Lady Justice Hallett

Insurance (public liability) – Victim exposed to asbestos and contracting illness some years later – Different public liability policies in force at each date – Whether claim by victim covered by earlier or later policy – Whether development of disease following exposure “accidental” – Whether condition precedent requiring immediate notification of loss waived by denial of coverage – Whether right of contribution existed.