Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

Christopher G. Hill – May 27, 2013 Here at Construction Law Musings, we’ve discussed the fact that, in Virginia, the “economic loss rule” generally renders claims of fraud and construction contracts like oil and water. This is true in most states, including Florida. What this means is that as a general rule where any party… Continue reading Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

BINGO Word of the Day – June 5th

The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line.   Today’s Useless Fact:  There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.   Here is today’s word:   TIM PRINCE   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 5th

Orem Company Finds Niche in Insurance Adjustment

Cathy Allred – June 2, 2013 The 200 mph winds that ripped through Moore, Okla., two weeks ago didn’t get close to Orem [UT]. But the effects reached the 1,100 miles for one company, which exists to determine property damage for insurance companies. Xactware clients use its products when damage is done to property whether… Continue reading Orem Company Finds Niche in Insurance Adjustment

BINGO Word of the Day – June 4th

The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line.   Today’s Useless Fact:  The youngest pope ever was 11 years old.   Here is today’s word:   RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 4th

In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York

Shaun Marker – May 27, 2013 Those involved with Sandy claims in New York have likely become familiar with anti-concurrent cause provisions in property insurance policies. These provisions are favored by insurance carriers to support denials of coverage for hurricane losses. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder recently proposed a bill (A07455) which would outlaw anticoncurrent policy provisions… Continue reading In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York