Julitza Perez | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 5, 2018 The State of Nevada is known as the “Silver State” for its large silver mine industries, but it is also popular for the casinos in its largest city, Las Vegas. For property policyholders in Nevada it is important to know that the state… Continue reading Claim Handling Requirements by State – Nevada
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The Fallacy Of Providing Estimates, Bids From Vendors To Substantiate Alleged Construction Defect And Deficiencies Claims Are Our Industry’s Problem To Resolve
Merlin Taylor | Advise & Consult, Inc. | May 3, 2018 The credibility of an expert witness’ testimony is largely based on their ability to have an objective opinion. “Objective–not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts, unbiased: an objective opinion.” In representing a client with a construction defect claim, I am… Continue reading The Fallacy Of Providing Estimates, Bids From Vendors To Substantiate Alleged Construction Defect And Deficiencies Claims Are Our Industry’s Problem To Resolve
Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules
John D. North and Charles J. Vaccaro | Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | April 23, 2018 A recent decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division underscores the fact that in construction defect litigation, where general contractors, project managers, architects and engineers are the primary defendants, it is imperative that qualified… Continue reading Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules
In Washington, Insurers Can’t “Unring The Bell” After Wrongful Denial Of Coverage
Kevin Mapes | The Policyholder Report | April 23, 2018 For the second time in two months, a federal court in Washington state has rejected an insurer’s attempt to avoid the consequences of its wrongful failure to defend its insured by effectively changing its mind and later—in this case much later—offering a defense. In Rushforth Construction Co.… Continue reading In Washington, Insurers Can’t “Unring The Bell” After Wrongful Denial Of Coverage
Can a Marijuana Grow Operation Also Be a “Residence”?
Stephanie Poll | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 25, 2018 The case of Weingarten v. Auto Owners Insurance Company,1 may have raised some interesting ideas about insurance policy interpretation, yet it was ultimately decided by a number of case-specific facts. Connie and Edward Weingarten sued their homeowner’s insurer, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, arguing that the company… Continue reading Can a Marijuana Grow Operation Also Be a “Residence”?