Claims – Journal – October 3, 2014 United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the insurer that specializes in coverage for military families, has filed for permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use unmanned drone aircraft at disaster sites to assess damage. “We’re constantly seeking ways to better serve our members, especially during catastrophes, when… Continue reading USAA Seeks Drone Permission
When the “Discovery Rule” is Irrelevant
Adam L. Gill – Duane Morris LLP – September 29, 2014 Can the statute of limitations for a claim expire even before a project owner knows that it has a claim? This is a very real possibility if one is not careful in drafting contracts. Courts generally recognize that sophisticated business entities should be permitted… Continue reading When the “Discovery Rule” is Irrelevant
Subcontractor Claims: What can you do once your General Contractor Files Bankruptcy?
Vicki R. Harding – Pepper Hamilton LLP – September 30, 2014 Branch Banking & Trust Co. v Construction Supervision Services, Inc. (In re Construction Supervision Services, Inc.), 753 F.3d 124 (4th Cir. 2014) – After a general contractor filed bankruptcy, several of its subcontractors requested clarification from the court about whether they could file notices post-petition to… Continue reading Subcontractor Claims: What can you do once your General Contractor Files Bankruptcy?
Illinois Law Bars Coverage for Construction Defects in Insured’s Work
Tred Eyerly – Insurance Law Hawaii – September 24, 2014 Applying Illinois law, the Seventh Circuit determined there was no coverage for faulty workmanship causing property damage to the insured’s project. Nautilus Ins. Co. v. Board of Directors of Regal Lofts Condominium Ass’n, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 16250 (7th Cir. Aug. 21, 2014). The developer converted… Continue reading Illinois Law Bars Coverage for Construction Defects in Insured’s Work
Court Finds Coverage for Subcontractor not Listed as an Insured in Builder’s Risk Policy
Brandee Bower – Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog – September 19, 2014 In honor of the first place Kansas City Royals, I thought I’d share a Missouri case I recently found. I fell in love with the Royals as a little kid when the great George Brett came to my school. Drury Company v. Missouri United… Continue reading Court Finds Coverage for Subcontractor not Listed as an Insured in Builder’s Risk Policy