Stihl Escapes Insurer's NJ Fire Coverage Suit

By Jonathan Capriel · March 13, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT

Chainsaw manufacturer Stihl Inc. can't be held liable on claims that one of its batteries caused a house fire, a New Jersey federal judge ruled, ending the case because the plaintiff's...

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Case Information

Case Title

CAMBRIDGE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. STIHL INCORPORATED et al

Case Number

Court

New Jersey

Nature of Suit

Prop. Damage Prod. Liability

Date Filed

October 05, 2022

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