Tag: construction defects
When Is a Construction Defect a Mere Business Risk and Not Insurable?
NJ Trial Court Dismisses Condo Association’s Defect Claims
Matthew D. Stockwell – June 3, 2014 In late March, a trial court in Bergen County, New Jersey dismissed a condominium association’s construction defect claims against several construction entities for failure to comply with the applicable statute of limitations. This decision’s appellate aftermath will be interesting to follow, because the trial court stripped away some… Continue reading NJ Trial Court Dismisses Condo Association’s Defect Claims
Is Defective Construction an “Occurrence”? More States Are Answering Yes
Think You are Covered by an Additional Insured Endorsement? Recent Opinion Serves as a Reminder to Read the Coverage Language
Matthew T. Vocci – April 30, 2014 The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion this month that should serve as a reminder to prime contractors to review the coverage granted to them as additional insureds on their subcontractors’ Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) policies. In Carl E. Woodward, L.L.C. v. Acceptance… Continue reading Think You are Covered by an Additional Insured Endorsement? Recent Opinion Serves as a Reminder to Read the Coverage Language