Geoffrey J. Greeves and Victoria N. Lynch – September 25, 2013 New York continues to face significant challenges in recovering from the extensive losses caused by Superstorm Sandy. The storm caused unprecedented damage to coastal areas, tidal surges that inundated Lower Manhattan, severe flood damage to airports, subways, and tunnels, and damage to electrical systems… Continue reading Bad-Faith Claims
Month: October 2013
New Insurance Case – S.C. Supreme Court: Defective Construction Work Satisfies “Caused by an Occurrence” Requirement in CGL Policy
Scott Turner – September 28, 2013 On Monday, Sept. 25th , the Supreme Court of South Carolina issued its decision in Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Rhodes, — S.E.2d —-, 2013 WL 5348381 (2013). It held that the “occurrence” of a collapse of the policyholder’s construction work in one location satisfies the causation part of the… Continue reading New Insurance Case – S.C. Supreme Court: Defective Construction Work Satisfies “Caused by an Occurrence” Requirement in CGL Policy
What Constitutes a Total Loss in Colorado?
Kenneth Kan – September 25, 2013 Colorado has been in the news for recent massive flooding that has ravaged many communities in the beautiful state. By some estimates, over 20,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed. I have clients who live in one of the flood affected areas, but thankfully they are okay and their… Continue reading What Constitutes a Total Loss in Colorado?
Architect’s “Final” Decision May Not Be Final
Alan S. Bishop – September 20, 2013 An architect specified as Initial Decision Maker (“IDM”) in an AIA contract wears many hats: independent design professional, owner’s agent on the construction site, and impartial decider of disputes. But is the architect also the judge and jury? The decision in Neighbors Construction Co., Inc. v. Woodland Park at Soldier… Continue reading Architect’s “Final” Decision May Not Be Final
The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
Nyanza Moore – September 24, 2013 There are few things more worrisome then running out of time to sue. So, I’ve come up with a short form for determining if you still have time or if the clock has already run out on your rights. There are a few rules to think about when filing… Continue reading The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims