This property has a documented history as a gasoline service station predating 1986. Historical insurance policies issued during operations at this property and through 1986 could help fund the cleanup that lies ahead.
This gas station property at 13970 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard operates under dual Chevron and Mobil branding, suggesting ownership changes over the course of its operational history. Contamination in both soil and groundwater was discovered in November 2025 during system upgrades to piping, turbines, and dispensers, and the release was reported to Oregon DEQ on November 12, 2025. The site remains unassigned with no investigation, enforcement action, or cleanup work yet commenced. That history could support an insurance coverage claim against the carriers who issued policies more than 40 years ago — coverage that could help fund the cleanup ahead.
Why Historical Insurance Policies May Be Accessible
Pre-1986 Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies were occurrence-based and did not contain an effective pollution exclusion in Oregon — and those policies may provide coverage that remains enforceable today. If contamination occurred while those policies were active, those historical insurance carriers may still have a legal obligation to fund the cleanup costs, even if the business closed or the property changed hands.
This property has operated as a gas station under multiple brands for decades, with fuel-handling operations predating 1986 and soil and groundwater contamination first discovered in November 2025 during system upgrades. The investigation, remediation, and long-term monitoring this property still faces under Oregon DEQ oversight are costs that historical pre-1986 carriers may be obligated to fund.
Restorical's role is to locate viable historical policies, determine whether a successful coverage claim is possible, and assist our clients and their legal counsel to obtain insurance coverage. Restorical then manages the claim, including accounting, to ensure the cleanup is funded in a timely manner.
What We Look For
- Historical insurance policies (pre-1986)
- Policy numbers, carrier names, and coverage periods
- Connection between contamination timing and policy period
- Evidence linking cleanup obligation to insured activity
What We Deliver
- Historical Coverage Chart
- Trigger Analysis & Property/Policy Nexus
- Coverage strategy with recommendations
- Insurance funding for your remediation
- Claims Management
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Contact UsThis analysis is preliminary and based on publicly available records. Restorical Research is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.