Yvette Sung | Uncover California | July 16, 2015 Two Northern California state lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would require construction companies to disclose building defects like the one that could have contributed to Berkeley’s deadly balcony collapse. All construction companies in the state would be required under SB465 to disclose any felony… Continue reading California Bill would Require Construction Companies to Disclose Defects & Settlements
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Litigation does not End the Continuing Duty of Good Faith
Brandee B. Bower | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 10, 2015 In a recent case in Tennessee, homeowners suffered a fire loss and filed a claim with their insurance company, Anpac.1 The insurance company investigated the loss and found that the homeowners intentionally set the fire and denied coverage. It then filed a declaratory judgment… Continue reading Litigation does not End the Continuing Duty of Good Faith
Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated
Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees LLP | July 16, 2015 As expected, the response to the tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California that killed six people has been swift but with mixed results. On the local level, the Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to make several immediate changes to their local building requirements.… Continue reading Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated
Minnesota Legislature Tweaks Responsible Contractor Act
Bob Huber | Stinson Leonard Street | June 1, 2015 The Minnesota legislature recently passed a bill amending Minnesota’s Responsible Contractor Act. Going into the session, contractor lobbyists knew they could not expect of the law to be repealed. Their goal was to reduce paperwork and make the law more workable. In the end, they were… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature Tweaks Responsible Contractor Act
Florida Court Extends Statutes of Limitations and Repose for Construction Defects
Under Florida law, the four year statute of limitations and the ten year statute of repose both begin to run from “the date of actual possession by the owner, the date of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, or the date of completion or… Continue reading Florida Court Extends Statutes of Limitations and Repose for Construction Defects