Katharine E. Kohm | The Dispute Resolver | February 24, 2018 In Superior Steel, Inc. v. Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, LLC, No. 2015-SC-000204-DG, 2017 WL 6380218 (Ky. Dec. 14, 2017), a subcontractor and a sub-subcontractor sued the general contractor and owner for the failure to pay for extra work. The general contractor and owner cross-claimed against the other for, inter alia, indemnification. At the jury… Continue reading Pay-if-Paid Enforced Opening Door to Subcontractor Claim Against Owner
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Robots Are Coming to the Construction Site
Kendall Jones | Construct Connect | February 23, 2018 In a recent post, we discussed the likelihood of robots replacing human labor on the construction site. While there may be some attrition in the future, the most likely scenario is that robots will be used alongside human workers to augment their work, keep them safer and… Continue reading Robots Are Coming to the Construction Site
Miller Act Bond Claims Subject to “Pay If Paid”. . . Sometimes
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | February 7, 2018 The Federal Miller Act is a great tool that subcontractors and suppliers on Federal projects can use for collection of wrongfully withheld amounts due. However, as a recent federal case from the Eastern District of Virginia points out, the construction contract’s terms affect when a subcontractor… Continue reading Miller Act Bond Claims Subject to “Pay If Paid”. . . Sometimes
Illinois Court Addresses Insured’s Entitlement To Replacement Cost Coverage
James Eastham | First Party Coverage Blog | February 23, 2018 In the recent case of Libman v. Great Northern Ins. Co., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24580 (N.D. IL February 15, 2018), the Court addressed whether a property owner was entitled to replacement cost coverage for loss at an insured location which took place subsequent to… Continue reading Illinois Court Addresses Insured’s Entitlement To Replacement Cost Coverage
Misread of Other Insurance Clause Becomes Costly for Insurer
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | February 14, 2018 One insurer’s refusal to defend based upon its “other insurance” provision ultimately meant the insurer had to pay all of the insured’s defense costs. Steadfast Ins. Co. v. Greenwich Ins. Co., 2018 Wis. App. LEXIS 51 (Wis. Ct. App. Jan. 17, 2018). Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage… Continue reading Misread of Other Insurance Clause Becomes Costly for Insurer