Wiley Rein – May 23, 2013 Applying Nevada law, a federal district court held that an insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify claims alleging damage from design defects in houses constructed by the insureds due to the policy’s professional services exclusion. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Del Webb Communities, Inc.,… Continue reading Professional Services Exclusion Precludes Coverage For Design Defect Claims
BINGO Word of the Day – June 10th
The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line. Today’s Useless Fact: Wood frogs can be frozen solid and then thawed, and continue living. They use the glucose in their body to protect their vital organs while they are in a frozen state.… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 10th
Appraisal and Bad Faith in New Jersey
Robert Trautmann – June 2, 2013 Many know that I previously worked for a major national insurer in their staff counsel office. Now, I am fortunate to practice law at the Merlin Law Group. One of the best parts about practicing law in this environment is that I am surrounded by the best minds in… Continue reading Appraisal and Bad Faith in New Jersey
Watered-down Nevada Construction Defect Bill Gets Hearing
Brian Duggan – June 2, 2013 A last-ditch effort by Assembly Republicans to get a watered-down construction defect bill passed this session got a committee hearing on Sunday. Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, is pushing Assembly Bill 504, which has the backing of construction industry representatives, but is opposed by trial lawyers who represent homeowners. And… Continue reading Watered-down Nevada Construction Defect Bill Gets Hearing
State Senate Targets Nevada’s Construction Defect Law
Sandra Chereb – June 1, 2013 Construction defect laws intended to protect consumers have morphed into a trial lawyer’s dream and a nightmare for Nevada’s building trades, putting many out of business and sending the cost of insurance skyrocketing, representatives of the homebuilding and construction industry said recently. But in testimony before the Senate Judiciary… Continue reading State Senate Targets Nevada’s Construction Defect Law