A chemical manufacturing plant has a small, undetected leak that releases contaminants onto an adjacent property over a period of 18 months, causing significant soil and water damage. Under a standard Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, how would this long-term, continuous damage likely be treated?
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A
As a single occurrence, because the damage resulted from continuous or repeated exposure to the same general harmful conditions.
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B
As multiple separate occurrences, with a new deductible applying each day the leak continued.
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C
As an uncovered loss, because the damage was not the result of a sudden and accidental event.
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D
As a products-completed operations hazard, since the chemicals were a product of the plant.