Whitney T. Judson | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | April 3, 2019 Resolution of construction disputes oftentimes involves the unravelling of complex issues, and requires the analyses and opinions of expert witnesses in various industries related to the project. For these reasons, retaining an expert consultant as soon as litigation is imminent can truly be… Continue reading Timing Is Everything: How Early Retention of Expert Consultants Can Make Or Break Your Construction Claim
Tag: Construction Defect Claims
Defending Construction Defect Claims
Luis A. Barba, Esq. and Anthony daFonseca, Esq. | Claims Magazine | March 2019 The easiest way to avoid liability for construction defect claims is by preventing them altogether. However, since prevention of a claim is not always possible, it is important that adjusters take early steps upon receipt of a new construction defect claim… Continue reading Defending Construction Defect Claims
What a Construction Defect ‘Win’ Looks Like for a Builder
David McLain | Colorado Builder | September 11, 2018 Builders need to be satisfied any time a conflict is resolved without attorneys When the topic of this article was first proposed to me, it took me some time to figure out how to describe a successful construction defect suit. At the end of the day,… Continue reading What a Construction Defect ‘Win’ Looks Like for a Builder
Two Things to Consider Before Making Warranty Repairs
David McLain | Colorado Construction Litigation | December 13, 2018 In my last article: “What a construction defect ‘win’ looks like for a builder,” I made the point that builders should go to great lengths to work with homeowners to resolve legitimate problems through the entire statute of repose, in order to prevent the homeowners… Continue reading Two Things to Consider Before Making Warranty Repairs
Another Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit For Crumbling Foundation, But Some Relief May Be Forthcoming
Jason Cleri | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | January 9, 2019 I’ve previously written about the issues insureds are facing in Connecticut regarding crumbling foundations. In a blow to insureds in Connecticut affected by crumbling foundations due to the infusion of pyrrhotite, a mineral which gradually deteriorates concrete when exposed to water and oxygen, the Federal… Continue reading Another Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit For Crumbling Foundation, But Some Relief May Be Forthcoming