Scott Murphy – December 20, 2012 A recent coverage decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals should have general contractors examining the scope and limits of coverage provided by their commercial general liability (commonly referred to as “CGL”) policy. In Heaton v Pristine Home Builders, L.L.C., unpublished opinion per curiam of the Michigan Court of… Continue reading Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on Whether Defective Construction can Constitute an “Occurrence” Under CGL Policies
Category: Construction Defects
Vendors who Performed Own Home Repairs were not Builder/Sellers to whom Exception to the Rule of Caveat Emptor Applies
Alston & Bird LLP – December 10, 2012 In Georgia, the long-standing rule in real estate purchases is caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”). There is one exception: a negligence action against a builder/seller. A builder/seller may be held liable in negligence where a dwelling is sold containing latent defects that the builder in the… Continue reading Vendors who Performed Own Home Repairs were not Builder/Sellers to whom Exception to the Rule of Caveat Emptor Applies
What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
In fact, the very nature of a construction project makes it liable for risks and liabilities for those individuals involved in the project. Among a range of people involved in a project include financial institutions, business owners, architects, developers, engineers, contractors and even subcontractors. Well, a construction defect could include design,material and even poor workmanship… Continue reading What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Construction Defects and the Transition Process
Ashley Newman – November 30, 2012 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, thousands of homes have been severely damaged or destroyed and lives have been turned upside down. As the victims continue to deal with Sandy’s aftermath, it is very likely that many condominiums will find that preexisting construction defects in their buildings have been… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Construction Defects and the Transition Process
Navigating Nevada construction-defect law | NNBW.com
Courtney Forster – November 26, 2012 Nevada’s construction defect law was originally designed to help contractors and homeowners resolve their differences without resorting to litigation. Unfortunately, its real-world application has led to a confusing process full of traps for the unwary contractor. If you ignore them, short deadlines and strict notification requirements can leave you… Continue reading Navigating Nevada construction-defect law | NNBW.com