Danielle Robinson | Marshall Dennehey Riva Del Lago Condominium Association, Inc. v. Steadfast Insurance Company; Case No. 2:24-cv-1056-KCD-KRH; Middle District Fla. July 7, 2026. The plaintiff filed a claim for damage as a result of Hurricane Ian. It claimed damages were over $24 million, but the carrier accepted partial coverage and paid $8,307.49 for secondary… Continue reading United State District Court for the Middle District of Florida finds Evidence of Replacement Cost Value is Admissible and Recoverable Even When Repairs Have Not Been Made
Will California’s New Smoke Claims Law Create a Recovery Bottleneck?
Don Jergler | Claims Journal Where there’s smoke there’s fire, but is the reverse true? The presumption in California could be that it is. One fallout from the plague of wildfires that struck California in recent years is that smoke claims became a bigger issue and more often a point of contention between insurers and… Continue reading Will California’s New Smoke Claims Law Create a Recovery Bottleneck?
California Contractors Get a Much-Needed Break: SB 342 Softens the Harsh Consequences of Contractor License Lapses
Heather Frisch | Seyfarth Shaw Imagine completing a multimillion-dollar project, performing quality work, paying your subcontractors, and satisfying the owner, only to discover that a temporary contractor license lapse could prevent you from recovering payment for that work or pursuing claims for extra work. For decades, that was the reality under California Business and Professions… Continue reading California Contractors Get a Much-Needed Break: SB 342 Softens the Harsh Consequences of Contractor License Lapses
Colorado’s New Mechanic’s Lien Law: Bigger Claims, Stronger Protections, And New Risks For Owners And Contractors
David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell On April 6, 2026, the same day that the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC v. Regional Rail Partners, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-074 into law. The legislation, which took effect on August 12, 2026, clarifies the amounts… Continue reading Colorado’s New Mechanic’s Lien Law: Bigger Claims, Stronger Protections, And New Risks For Owners And Contractors
Report: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex
Don Jergler | Claims Journal Despite the promise of artificial intelligence and other technology to improve and speed the insurance process, property claims face delays and growing complexity, according to a new report that also shows claims costs are under pressure. Several factors are putting pressure on property claim timelines, including labor shortages, equipment delays… Continue reading Report: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex