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WASHINGTON –The Supreme Court's recent gas emissions ruling in a case between Massachusetts and the Environmental Protection Agency should not open the gates for massive claims that ultimately impact insurers, according to the American Insurance Association.

David Snyder, vice president and general counsel for the AIA, said that the court's ruling should be seen as more of a mandate to the EPA to make use of its regulatory authority, rather than an opening for states and other municipalities to file suit.

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