Tag: Advise & Consult

California Department of Insurance Provides Notice that Mudslides are Covered Losses

Denise Sze | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 7, 2018 Southern Californians impacted by the mudslides that followed the devastating wildfires in Ventura and Santa Barbara may see some light at the end of the tunnel with the big question of whether insurers will cover their mudslide loss. Over the last few week… Continue reading California Department of Insurance Provides Notice that Mudslides are Covered Losses

“Additional Insured” Counseled to Read the Policy

Robert M. Frey | Butler Snow | January 30, 2018 An Illinois General Contractor learned a hard lesson the other day; the case is Vivify Constr., LLC v. Nautilus Ins. Co., 2017 IL App (1st) 170192. The General Contractor, Vivify Construction, subcontracted part of the job to Victoria. Naturally wishing to protect itself from claims arising… Continue reading “Additional Insured” Counseled to Read the Policy

Disputed Facts on Cause of Collapse Results in Denied Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | January 22, 2018 Although the court concluded that the policy covered a loss caused by the weight of snow, disputed facts as to the cause of the collapse led to the denial of cross-motions for summary judgment. Freeway Drive Inv., LLC v Employers Mut. Cas. Co., 2017 U.S… Continue reading Disputed Facts on Cause of Collapse Results in Denied Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment

Certified Copy of the Policy…To the Best of Our Knowledge

Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 3, 2018 TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. . . When determining if there is coverage for a claim, the first document attorneys, homeowners, and adjusters will look at is the policy. We often instruct adjusters or homeowners to request a certified copy of the… Continue reading Certified Copy of the Policy…To the Best of Our Knowledge

A Promise to Pay Doesn’t Extend Lien Deadlines

Stan Martin | Commonsense Construction Law | January 24, 2018 Mechanic’s lien rights arise from the laws of each state; there is no common-law right to unilaterally lien someone else’s property. As such, compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines is paramount. Thus, when an owner promised to pay a sub, and the sub elected not… Continue reading A Promise to Pay Doesn’t Extend Lien Deadlines