Connecticut Federal District Court Again Finds “Collapse” Provisions Ambiguous

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | March 20, 2017 The Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut has issued several decisions of late finding coverage for collapse despite the building not being reduced to rubble. The latest decision in this series is Metsack v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS… Continue reading Connecticut Federal District Court Again Finds “Collapse” Provisions Ambiguous

Connecticut Grapples With Failing Concrete Foundations

Nadine M. Post | Engineering News-Record | June 21, 2016 A mineral is a common denominator in the construction defects. Bad casting practices may be a factor in the poor performance of foundations over time. PHOTO COURTESY OF RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Bad casting practices may be a factor in the poor performance of foundations over… Continue reading Connecticut Grapples With Failing Concrete Foundations

Connecticut Legislature Introduces Bill that Would Subject the State to a Statute of Limitations in Claims Against Design Professionals

Todd Regan | Construction Law Zone | April 6, 2015 The Connecticut Legislature recently introduced a bill that would subject the State to a ten year statute of repose for claims against design professionals for defective design and/or administration of construction projects. The proposed bill is in response to the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in the… Continue reading Connecticut Legislature Introduces Bill that Would Subject the State to a Statute of Limitations in Claims Against Design Professionals