December 4, 2012 Two years ago, the Construction Defect Center began an investigation of copper residential plumbing pipe that was used in new US subdivisions, or condominium projects built after 2005. Initially the groups focus was on cheap, or poorly made copper residential plumbing pipe from China. The group is now looking at all makers-but… Continue reading Construction Defect Center Now Launches an Initiative Focused on Chinese Copper Residential Plumbing Pipe & Leaks in Newer Subdivisions-Homeowners-Plumbers Save the Pipe
Category: Construction Defects
EPA Fines 16 Firms for Violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Stacy Kika – November 14, 2012 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced 16 enforcement actions for violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP). A priority for EPA’s enforcement program is to protect children, and others, from exposure to lead dust that can cause lead poisoning by ensuring that renovators… Continue reading EPA Fines 16 Firms for Violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses
Real Estate News – November 17, 2012 Construction projects are intimidating because of the large potential for mistakes and negligence. It’s crucial to use a reliable and reputable builder but even projects that are well planned can be dealt with poorly. Construction expert witnesses help those facing legal action to prove negligence. How one chooses… Continue reading How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses
How Construction Defect Lawyers in Solving Compensation Issues Related to Loss of Property?
Larry Thompson – November 18, 2012 Assuming that since you have insured your property, you would get compensation for any construction related defect, the property might develop in future, is simply day dreaming. As a common man, you never know what is included in the property loss section of the insurance policy; you have bought for your… Continue reading How Construction Defect Lawyers in Solving Compensation Issues Related to Loss of Property?
Recent Trends In Asbestos Litigation – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Sheila Doyle Kelley and Allison N. Fihma – October 29, 2012 Almost 40 years after the first asbestos personal injury lawsuit was filed, asbestos litigation continues apace. The largest mass tort in U.S. history is showing no signs of slowing down instead the litigation continues to morph, finding new types of plaintiffs and new categories… Continue reading Recent Trends In Asbestos Litigation – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration