Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence

Christopher G. Hill – February 25, 2013 In reading the title to this post, you are likely thinking “Duh, of course you do, if nothing “occurs” then there is nothing to cover!” (or something to that effect). While this seems an obvious conclusion, we’re talking the world of law, construction and insurance coverage where nothing… Continue reading Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence

Montana Court Addresses Business Risk Exclusions

Brian Margolies – February 12, 2013 In its recent decision in Lukes v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17979 (D. Mont. Feb. 11, 2013), the United States District Court for the District of Montana had occasion to consider the application of the business risk exclusions, in particular exclusions j(5) and (6), to allegations… Continue reading Montana Court Addresses Business Risk Exclusions

Update on Coverage for Colorado Construction Defects – TCD & Colorado Pool

Christopher R. Mosley, Katherine Dawson Varholak, Jerome H. Sturhahn, Brooke Yates and Melissa Kerin Reagan – February 25, 2013 Over the past few years, we have monitored the efforts of some in the insurance industry to deny coverage for construction defect claims brought by construction professionals. These insurers’ assault on construction professionals began with the… Continue reading Update on Coverage for Colorado Construction Defects – TCD & Colorado Pool

A Wonder Siding: Fiber Cement Could be Your Home’s Best Option

Sal Vaglica – March 5, 2013 Picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks, durability, maintenance and affordability. With wood, vinyl, stone, brick or stucco, you might get only two or three of these. But with fiber cement, a resilient mix of wood pulp and portland cement, you… Continue reading A Wonder Siding: Fiber Cement Could be Your Home’s Best Option