When Did Pollution Happen? Unpacking Montrose, DDT, and Liability Insurance

Imagine a pollution disaster so messy that it's taken over 40 years to work out the insurance payments. In this episode of Insurance vs History, I dive into the story of Montrose Chemical and DDT, a discussion spanning WWII, Superfund lawsuits, and barrels of toxic waste leaking off California's coast. Join me to discuss the reason why it's taken 40 years to resolve, what the heck Montrose wording even means, and why it matters.

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