Tag: Construction Claims

So, When are You “Off the Hook?”

Christine D. Barker | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani | August 30, 2017 A Look at Statutes of Limitation and Repose in California Construction Claims Like everything in life, all good things must come to an end, even a plaintiff’s right to sue. Known as the Statute of Limitation or Statute of Repose1, these government-imposed laws… Continue reading So, When are You “Off the Hook?”

Is California’s Right-to-Repair Statue Really the Exclusive Remedy in Construction Defect Ligitation?

Elizabeth D. Beckman | Kramer deBoer & Keane, LLP Approximately fifteen years after California Governor Grey Davis signed into law Senate Bill 800,1 and much related judicial dispute, the California Supreme Court is set to resolve the legal standard for handling of construction defect claims in the matter of McMillan Albany, LLC v. Superior Court.… Continue reading Is California’s Right-to-Repair Statue Really the Exclusive Remedy in Construction Defect Ligitation?

Construction Claims & Debt Collection

J. Norman Stark | July 17, 2017 Construction debt collection requires selection of the proper court with jurisdiction to hear such cases. Municipal courts have jurisdiction within a determined city or municipality, with limitations on the amount claimed by any party, which does not exceed $15,000.00. Limitations may vary by each jurisdiction. Once a complaint… Continue reading Construction Claims & Debt Collection

Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1

Amandeep s. Kahlon | Buildsmart | July 6, 2017 Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 377 providing for revisions to the Florida statutes of limitation and repose governing construction claims. The new law revises Fla. Stat. Sec. 95.11 (Limitations Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property) to clear up some confusion regarding when the… Continue reading Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1

Hard To Handle

Brian L. Hill | Construction Law Musings | June 30, 2017 For the better part of twenty years, I’ve had a front row seat to over 1,000 construction lawsuits, claims and other disputes. Whether it is allegations over defective design, manufacture or installation, or claims of delay or cost overruns, or related to injuries, death,… Continue reading Hard To Handle