Peter M. Crofton | Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP | February 25, 2015 General contractors are all too familiar with the limitations in a CGL policy relating to defective work. Those limitations exclude coverage for costs associated with damage caused by “your work.” There is a limited exception to the “your work” exclusion in some… Continue reading CGL Coverage For Rip And Tear Costs
Month: March 2015
Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform
Christopher W. Payne, Joseph E. Lubinski, and Carl G. Roberts | Ballard Spahr | February 23, 2015 As the Colorado Legislature begins its 2015 session, construction defect reform legislation is again at the fore. Senate Bill 177 was introduced on February 10 in an effort to spur condominium projects by providing developers new protections that… Continue reading Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform
Admissible Expert or Inadmissible Oath Helper?
David J. Treacy | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | February 24, 2015 Expert testimony is a vital part of modern trial practice. For an expert to testify in a trial, however, the party that intends to call the expert must show that the proposed testimony meets the requirements of the applicable rules of evidence. These… Continue reading Admissible Expert or Inadmissible Oath Helper?
Sandoval Signs Bill to Reform Nevada Construction Defect Law
Sean Whaley | Las Vegas Review-Journal | February 24, 2015 Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed the first major Republican-backed reform bill of the 2015 session, a measure making changes to Nevada’s construction defect law. The bill saw final approval in the Legislature on Friday, when Senate Republicans beat back efforts by Democrats to amend Assembly… Continue reading Sandoval Signs Bill to Reform Nevada Construction Defect Law
Insurer’s Duty to Defend: When is it Triggered? When is it Not?
Zach McLeroy | Colorado Construction Litigation | Feburary 9, 2015 In Colorado it is well recognized that an insurer has a broad duty to defend its policyholder against pending claims. An insurer’s duty to defend is triggered when the underlying complaint against the insured alleges any set of facts that might fall within the coverage policy.… Continue reading Insurer’s Duty to Defend: When is it Triggered? When is it Not?