H. Michael O’Brien | Wilson Elser | December 21, 2017 In my September 2016 blog post, The Impact of the Smart Home Revolution on Product Liability and Fire Cause Determinations, I forecast that “dumb products made smart by connecting to the internet will present a new layer of complexity when a failure occurs.” When a product fails… Continue reading Expert Opinions in the Age of the Internet of Things: “You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat”
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Sen. Hill Wants Contractors To Report Construction Defect Cases
Renee Schiavone | Patch | December 21, 2017 The Peninsula lawmaker says he will introduce a bill requiring contractors to report construction defect settlements to the licensing board. One of the Peninsula’s most prominent lawmakers announced Thursday his next bill proposal; one that’s aimed at making sure another incident like the tragic, deadly balcony collapse… Continue reading Sen. Hill Wants Contractors To Report Construction Defect Cases
Suit Up: Fla. Supreme Court Holds Statutory Defect Notice is a “Suit” Under CGL Policy
Katharine E. Kohm | The Dispute Resolver | December 23, 2017 Recently, the 11th Circuit was presented with an appeal concerning a commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurer’s duty to defend a general contractor. At issue was whether statutory-required notice from an owner to the general was a “suit” under the policy triggering the defense duty. The 11th posed this certified… Continue reading Suit Up: Fla. Supreme Court Holds Statutory Defect Notice is a “Suit” Under CGL Policy
Federal Court Reaffirms That There is No Duty to Defend or Indemnify a Builder for Defective Construction Work
David M. McLain | Colorado Construction Litigation | December 18, 2017 Association Insurance Company v. Carbondale Glen Lot E-8, LLC In a case that squarely confronts the juxtaposition of an insurer’s duty to defend or indemnify its insured for construction related defects, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado recently granted an… Continue reading Federal Court Reaffirms That There is No Duty to Defend or Indemnify a Builder for Defective Construction Work
Trendy Building Material May Cause Future Problems
J. Spencer Cook and Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle | November 30, 2017 We all remember the litigation nightmare surrounding synthetic stucco or EIFS (exterior insulation finish systems) in the recent past. Now, commentators worry that Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer, also known as manufactured stone veneer (pictured below), when installed improperly, poses… Continue reading Trendy Building Material May Cause Future Problems