Claims stemming from environmental contamination or the presence of harmful materials such as asbestos can give rise to multiple and complex insurance issues. There are several standard policy exclusions that can limit or negate coverage for such claims. The long term nature of the claims themselves often creates issues as to the priority of coverage that exists among the numerous insurance policies that are potentially applicable. At Cremer Spina, we are intimately familiar with these issues. We regularly advise our clients in insurance coverage disputes regarding environmental and toxic tort claims.