Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The insurer’s motion for summary judgment on the insured’s collapse claim was partially granted, but mostly denied. LDG Rentals, LLC v. Western World Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 117063 (D. Kan. June 18, 2025). LDG Rentals, LLC purchased a two-story, 125 year old building.… Continue reading Insurers’ Motion for Summary Judgment on Collapse Claim Granted in Part, Denied in Part
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Oregon Supreme Court Provides Much-Needed Clarity on the State’s Law Regarding Whether Damage from Construction Defect Constitutes An “Occurrence”
Ali H. Jamwal | Saxe Doernberger & Vita The Supreme Court of Oregon recently ruled that a general contractor’s tort liability for its defective work may constitute a covered “occurrence” within the meaning of the ISO commercial general liability (“CGL”) policy, providing much needed clarity on the issue under Oregon law.[1] However, property damage arising solely… Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court Provides Much-Needed Clarity on the State’s Law Regarding Whether Damage from Construction Defect Constitutes An “Occurrence”
Pause, Pay, or Proceed: Statute of Limitations and Filing Suit After the LA Wildfires
Keith A. Meyer and Kya R. Coletta | Reed Smith On January 7, 2025, wildfires raced across Los Angeles, forcing families to evacuate and leave their belongings and heirlooms behind. Many insureds promptly filed claims under their homeowners’ insurance. Some policyholders have already been paid their policy limits. Others continue to fight over sub-limits and… Continue reading Pause, Pay, or Proceed: Statute of Limitations and Filing Suit After the LA Wildfires
General Contractor Solvency: The Fulcrum of Liability in Disputes
Christopher Rifer | Stoel Rives When it comes to selecting a general contractor for a construction project, owners’ typical considerations are clear: the contractor’s experience, its vision for the job, the quality of its work, and — of course — price. Likewise, when a subcontractor is deciding whether to bid for a scope of work… Continue reading General Contractor Solvency: The Fulcrum of Liability in Disputes
Court Interprets “Completion” of a Project Under Builder’s Risk Insurance
Joshua Tumen | Cozen O’Connor In Luke, Inc. v. Berkley National Insurance Company, 2025 WL 2210783 (W.D. Tenn. 2025), the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee determined that the “completion” of a construction project for purposes of coverage under a builder’s risk policy concerned the permanent physical elements of the structure, and… Continue reading Court Interprets “Completion” of a Project Under Builder’s Risk Insurance