Truck Insurance Exchange wins new trial against Federal Insurance over $4.9 million Moldex defense s
The case centers on years of litigation stemming from over 30,000 lawsuits filed against Moldex by plaintiffs who alleged its respirators failed to protect them from inhaling hazardous dusts, including silica and asbestos. Initially, Moldex’s primary insurers covered its defense. After those policy limits were exhausted in 2003, Moldex turned to its umbrella and excess insurers—Federal and First State Insurance Company—which began covering defense and indemnity costs.
