Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | December 13, 2017 Although the homeowners did not own their homes when the subcontractors completed their work, the general contractor was still covered as an additional insured for the homeowners’ suits based on the ongoing operations endorsement in the subcontractors’ policies. McMillin Mgmt. Servs. v. Fin. Pac. Ins.… Continue reading Additional Insured Is Covered Under Ongoing Operations Endorsement Despite Subcontractor’s Completion of Work
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Finally, a happy Additional Insured!
Robert M. Frey | Butler Snow LLP | December 1, 2017 We have noted, again and again, examples of disappointed Additional Insureds. Today we report that at least one Additional Insured has left the Courthouse smiling. It was, however, to paraphrase Wellington, a near-run thing. The case is Pekin Ins. Co. v. Ledcor Constr., Inc., 2017 IL App (1st) 162623-U.… Continue reading Finally, a happy Additional Insured!
Some Decisions Policyholders Can Be Thankful for this Year
Bryan J. Coffey | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | November 27, 2017 It’s that time of the year when Americans gather together, enjoy a feast, and fall asleep in front of the TV. But before the tryptophan kicks in, we also like to give thanks for the good things that have happened in the… Continue reading Some Decisions Policyholders Can Be Thankful for this Year
Insurer’s Attempt to Limit Additional Insured Status Fails
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | November 29, 2017 The court disagreed with the insurer’s attempt to limit additional insured status based upon the contract between the parties. Mays v. In re All C-Dive LLC, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 185874 (E.D. La. Nov. 9, 2017). Five employees of C-Dive LLC filed a lawsuit after… Continue reading Insurer’s Attempt to Limit Additional Insured Status Fails
Oregon Supreme Court Confirms Broad Duty to Defend
Theresa A. Guertin and Tiffany Casanova | Saxe Doernberger & Vita PC The Supreme Court of Oregon issued a decision at the end of last year which perfectly illustrates the lengths to which a court may go to grant a contractor’s claim for defense from its insurer in a construction defect suit. In West Hills… Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court Confirms Broad Duty to Defend