Court of Appeals Confirms One-Year Statute of Limitations for Disgorgement Claims that is not Subject to the Discovery Rule

Timothy L. Pierce, Hector H. Espinosa and Samira F. Torshizi | K&L Gates In a recently published case dealing with issues of first impression, the California Court of Appeal Second Appellate District in Los Angeles held that the disgorgement penalty under Business and Profession Code § 7031(b) must be made within one year of completion or… Continue reading Court of Appeals Confirms One-Year Statute of Limitations for Disgorgement Claims that is not Subject to the Discovery Rule

Washington Court Tunnels Deeper Into the Discovery Rule

Lian Skaf | The Subrogation Strategist | May 10, 2019 Often times, properly analyzing when a statute of limitations begins to run – not just how long it runs – is crucial to timely pleading. In Dep’t of Transp. v. Seattle Tunnel Partners, 2019 Wash.App. LEXIS 281 (Was. Ct. App. Feb. 5, 2019), Division Two of the… Continue reading Washington Court Tunnels Deeper Into the Discovery Rule

When Does the Time Limitation Period Begin To Run For A Lawsuit Against My Homeowners Insurance Company?

Paul LaSalle | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 2, 2019 In a recent decision,1 a federal court interpreting Pennsylvania law held that the discovery rule does not apply in insurance actions and the statute of limitations for an insured to bring suit against their insurance company begins to run on the date of loss and… Continue reading When Does the Time Limitation Period Begin To Run For A Lawsuit Against My Homeowners Insurance Company?

Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims

Pierre Grosdidier | Haynes and Boone LLP | November 5, 2018 Two cases from Houston appellate courts show the relatively high bar that breach of contract claims must meet to satisfy the discovery rule. The cases show that parties in the construction industry must mind the details and cede no opportunity to confirm contractual performance… Continue reading Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims

Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims

Pierre Grosdidier | Haynes and Boone LLP | November 5, 2018 Two cases from Houston appellate courts show the relatively high bar that breach of contract claims must meet to satisfy the discovery rule. The cases show that parties in the construction industry must mind the details and cede no opportunity to confirm contractual performance… Continue reading Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims

%d bloggers like this: