October 23, 2015 In Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Company (No. B261172, filed 10/21/15), a California appeals court held that coverage for collapse in a homeowners policy does not extend to prophylactic repairs undertaken to mitigate damage before actual collapse of the structure. In Grebow, the insureds had a general contractor inspect the rear deck of… Continue reading Court Confirms No Duty to Reimburse for Prophylactic Repairs Prior to Actual Collapse
OSHA’s New Regulation on Confined Spaces in Construction
Conor H. Meeks | Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP | October 28, 2015 On May 4, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new regulation on confined spaces in the construction industry. Previously, there was only one rule for construction employers — provide training to employees who enter confined spaces. The new regulation (29… Continue reading OSHA’s New Regulation on Confined Spaces in Construction
Know Your Obligations Under Both the Prime Contract and Subcontract
Craig Martin | Construction Contractor Advisor | November 2, 2015 A recent case out of New Mexico highlights the importance for subcontractors to review their contract with the general and the contract between the general and the owner. In Centex/Worthgroup, LLC v. Worthgroup Architects, L.P, the architect claimed that the limitation of liability clause in the… Continue reading Know Your Obligations Under Both the Prime Contract and Subcontract
Cal / OSHA Wins Unprecedented Decision in Case Protecting Workers from Indoor Heat
November 2, 2015 The California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (Appeals Board) has ruled in favor of Cal / OSHA’s 2012 citations against two employers because their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) failed to effectively address the hazard of indoor heat. “This is the first case of indoor heat considered by the Appeals Board.… Continue reading Cal / OSHA Wins Unprecedented Decision in Case Protecting Workers from Indoor Heat
Investigation Took Over a Year but Court Finds There Was No Bad Faith
Brandee Bower | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 2, 2015 There is a new case out of Pennsylvania where the insurance company took over a year to investigate and finally denied the claim but the court found there was no bad faith. Reported cases are great to read and provide an education how… Continue reading Investigation Took Over a Year but Court Finds There Was No Bad Faith