Construction Defects

Justin Stark – June 16, 2012 “Oh No.” Construction projects are often humankind’s most remarkable undertakings, building beautiful improvements to our world.  Sometimes, however, things don’t work out quite right. Defective Construction What makes for a “construction defect”? Failure to Accomplish the Anticipated Result In order to be “defective,” the actual construction must necessarily have… Continue reading Construction Defects

Construction Defect Lawsuits: A Road to Successful Resolution Through Insurance

Kent J. Pagel Knowing what your Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy can provide in terms of a construction defect lawsuit defense and payment is crucial. With many property owners still owing more than their properties are worth, combined with the run-up in construction in the mid-2000s and resulting poor quality in many instances, I… Continue reading Construction Defect Lawsuits: A Road to Successful Resolution Through Insurance

Learn More About Construction Defect Law

Caitlyn Obolsky – June 6, 2012 Construction Defect is an area of the law that is fairly straightforward. Namely, it deals with situations in which your home was constructed in a defective manner. These shortcomings may manifest themselves in obvious or more minute ways, from foundation problems to faulty wood flooring. If your home has… Continue reading Learn More About Construction Defect Law

Exposing Construction Defect Litigation

What happens when a New Home Buyer purchases a home that has been involved in Chapter 40 (CD) litigation?   It’s a question that remains unanswered.  With over 5,000 Chapter 40 lawsuits filed in Northern Nevada since the current law was enacted in 1995, there are thousands of homes that have undergone or are currently… Continue reading Exposing Construction Defect Litigation

Who is at Fault for Florida Construction Defects?

Florida has a comparative fault statute that allows contractors the opportunity to split fault with other parties that may be partially to blame for construction defects, unless the other parties caused the damage by committing an intentional tort. When Floridians picture their dream house, one thing that doesn’t cross their minds is that their ideal… Continue reading Who is at Fault for Florida Construction Defects?