Tree Root Intrusion Damage under Commercial Property Form

January 10, 2011

Is tree root intrusion to an underground sewer line considered a fortuitous event on a commercial property policy with a special causes of loss form? The tree root intrusion appears to be occurring over a long period of time and was not detected until the insured started to experience backups. There is no ensuing water damage due to the backups. 

California Subscriber

The situation you describe is not a fortuitous event but a maintenance issue that would not be covered by a commercial property policy.