Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Remember the Uniwest case that stated that Va. Code 11-4.1 renders an indemnification provision unenforceable if it requires indemnification for the indemnitee’s actions? I’ve discussed it on several occasions and in contexts from applicability to architects to whether it is the operation of an indemnity clause, even where the clause itself would be valid, that… Continue reading Another Possible “Out” of Uniwest?
Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence
Tiffany Bustamante and Stephanie Roman | Cozen O’Connor In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict in favor of the insured, holding that the trial court improperly admitted irrelevant and unduly prejudicial evidence of claims handling in… Continue reading Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence
Oklahoma Limits Claims for Construction Cases
Liam Skaf | The Subrogation Strategist Often times, subrogation practitioners take the “kitchen sink” approach when pursuing claims: they name all potentially liable parties under all available legal theories and whittle down from there. With construction defect cases in particular, the difficulty of identifying exactly who did what and which contractual provisions have which effect… Continue reading Oklahoma Limits Claims for Construction Cases
Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation Of Evidence In Construction Litigation
Hunter Ralston | Cowles Thompson When construction disputes arise, the evidence often tells the story. Whether it’s defective materials, improper installation, or design flaws, physical evidence and documentation can make or break a case. But what happens when that crucial evidence disappears, gets destroyed, or is altered? This is where the legal concept of “spoliation… Continue reading Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation Of Evidence In Construction Litigation
The Continued Proliferation of AI Exclusions
Geoffrey B. Fehling, Michael S. Levine, Madalyn Moore and Alex D. Pappas | Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog Risk professionals and insurers alike continue to monitor the rapid evolution and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). With increased understanding comes increased efforts to manage and limit exposure. Exclusions to coverage offer insurers potentially broad protection against evolving… Continue reading The Continued Proliferation of AI Exclusions