Lawrence C. Beemer – January 3, 2012 Myth #4: There is little an adjuster can do in the area of litigation management to affect the outcome of a construction defect file. This concept generally comes from cases being handled in the western states where most cases are handled under a case management order (CMO). Many… Continue reading Construction Defect Claims Revisited
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Tornado Commission Recommends More Shelters, Tougher Building Codes
By Robin DeMonia — The Birmingham News CENTER POINT, Alabama — Weather disasters in the state might be less deadly if storm shelters were required in new mobile home parks and apartment complexes, if tougher building codes were established for homes, and if Alabamians were offered a sales tax holiday on emergency supplies. These were among… Continue reading Tornado Commission Recommends More Shelters, Tougher Building Codes
Learning from Others’ Lessons, that they Learned the Hard Way
Ryan F. Carpenter – January 23 2012 No one likes admitting that they have a problem. That holds true even with regard to construction-related problems. However, as Mr. and Mrs. Hochberg found out the hard way, if an owner is able to see the symptoms of a construction defect but does not promptly investigate the cause, determine… Continue reading Learning from Others’ Lessons, that they Learned the Hard Way
5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute
Chapter 558 of the Florida Statues, otherwise known as “Florida’s Construction Defect Statute” requires an owner to send a written notice to contractors, subcontractors, developers, suppliers and design professionals which identifies any construction or design defects associated with a construction project. Florida’s Construction Defect Statute is a complex web of notices, cross-notices, deadlines and inspections… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute
Veritext presents: The Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation – 02.15.12 @ Hyatt Regency Irvine | AECforensics.com
On February 15, 2012, from 8:45 until noon, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Veritext will present yet another star-studded construction defect litigation panel discussion. The event is called, “Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation” and features Judge Jonathan Cannon (Ret.), Nina LoCoco, Al Clarke, Paul Nolan, Larry Jansen and the inimitable Barry C. Vaughan.… Continue reading Veritext presents: The Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation – 02.15.12 @ Hyatt Regency Irvine | AECforensics.com