Claims Pages Florida’s Chapter 558 statute was designed to streamline construction-defect disputes and reduce litigation by requiring property owners to notify contractors of alleged defects before filing a lawsuit. This notice must reference the statute and describe the defects with enough detail to inform the contractor of the general nature of the issue. In theory,… Continue reading How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
California’s Ambitious New Bill Overhauls the State’s Approach to Wildfires
Willis Hon and Bradford B. Kuhn | Nossaman In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires that devastated Southern California, the State adopted Assembly Bill 254 (2025, Becker) aimed primarily at expanding the existing Wildfire Fund meant to facilitate payments for eligible claims related to wildfires caused by electric utility infrastructure. This expansive bill—introduced in the waning… Continue reading California’s Ambitious New Bill Overhauls the State’s Approach to Wildfires
Anti-Concurrent Causation Clause Defeats Coverage
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The insured’s claim for damage to the property’s electrical equipment and power loss after a wind and rain storm was not covered due to the policy’s anti-concurrent causation clause. Allah-Pak Properties, LLC v. Century Surety Co., No. 2:23-CV-00301, Order (S.D. Texas Aug. 8, 2025). During… Continue reading Anti-Concurrent Causation Clause Defeats Coverage
Quick Note: Choice of Law Provisions
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates It is common for construction contracts to include a choice-of-law provision or language. This is language that says the contract is to governed under the laws of the state of Florida (by way of example). Pick any jurisdiction. There may be other language in the provision, but the… Continue reading Quick Note: Choice of Law Provisions
Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute
Lauren McGinley | The Dispute Resolver Construction projects are complex undertakings, typically involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant financial investments. With so many moving parts, it’s no surprise that disputes often arise over delays, defects, payment issues, or contract interpretation. When these disputes escalate to arbitration or litigation, the technical and specialized nature of… Continue reading Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute