Nora Stilestein, Candace Matson and Mercedes Cook | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog | February 6, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, direct contractors in California who make or take a contract “for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work” are jointly and severally liable with their subcontractors… Continue reading Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
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California Supreme Court Holds that the Right to Repair Act is a Homeowner’s Exclusive Remedy for Damages Arising from Construction Defects for New Residential Construction
Robert Nobel | TLSS Construction Law Blog | February 15, 2018 In McMillin Albany LLC et al. v. The Superior Court of Kern County (Van Tassel) [Case No. S229762], the California Supreme Court held that California Civil Code §§ 895 et seq. (the “Right to Repair Act”) provides the exclusive remedy for construction defect claims for economic loss and resulting… Continue reading California Supreme Court Holds that the Right to Repair Act is a Homeowner’s Exclusive Remedy for Damages Arising from Construction Defects for New Residential Construction
And the Winner Is . . . The Right to Repair Act!
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | February 7, 2018 Civil litigation attorneys often talk about “damages.” Because without damages . . . well . . . you’re out of luck. But damages come in different flavors. In construction litigation, when it comes to defective construction, there are two basic flavors: actual damages and economic damages. Actual… Continue reading And the Winner Is . . . The Right to Repair Act!
Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
Nora Stilestein, Candance Matson and Mercedes Cook | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog | February 6, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, direct contractors in California who make or take a contract “for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work” are jointly and severally liable with their subcontractors… Continue reading Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
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