Exclusion for Construction of Condominiums Includes Faulty Construction of Retaining Wall

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The exclusion for suits arising out of construction of condominiums encompassed the underlying claim for faulty construction of a retaining wall. HT Serv., LLC v. Western Heritage Ins. Co., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 16259 (10th Cir. June 1, 2021).     HT Services was a land developer.… Continue reading Exclusion for Construction of Condominiums Includes Faulty Construction of Retaining Wall

Contractor’s Claim for Interest on Subcontractor’s Defective Work Claim Gains Mixed Results

John J. Gazzola | ConsensusDocs Skanska USA Bldg., Inc. v. J.D. Long Masonry, Inc., No. SAG-16-933, 2019 BL 336852, 2019 US Dist Lexis 152787 (D. Md. Sept. 9, 2019) This case concerns calculation of a damages award to a general contractor, Skanska USA Building, Inc., on its claim for breach of contract against its masonry… Continue reading Contractor’s Claim for Interest on Subcontractor’s Defective Work Claim Gains Mixed Results

PA Superior Court Provides Clarification on Definition of CGL “Occurrence” When Property Damage Is Caused by Faulty Building Conditions

Anthony L. Miscioscia and Konrad R. Krebs | White and Williams | July 25, 2019 The standard for an “occurrence” under a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy has been addressed on several occasions by Pennsylvania courts when an insured has allegedly performed faulty workmanship on a construction project. Specifically, in Pennsylvania, a claim for… Continue reading PA Superior Court Provides Clarification on Definition of CGL “Occurrence” When Property Damage Is Caused by Faulty Building Conditions

When is a Mistake an ‘Accident’?

Jason R. Potter | Claims Magazine | June 2019 Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies, like all insurance products, are intended to protect the insured from unexpected claims or suits by third parties. A CGL policy covers bodily injury, property, personal and advertising liability, products and completed operations and fire liability unless they are excluded by… Continue reading When is a Mistake an ‘Accident’?

Who is Liable for Faulty Florida Construction, Insurer or Contractor?

March 16, 2013 As most Florida homeowners can attest to, natural disasters can be extremely unpredictable in the Sunshine State. Whether dealing with torrential rains and hurricanes, or even sinkholes, Florida homeowners can literally encounter Mother Nature’s wrath from almost every angle – from both above and below. Unfortunately, the aftermath of such horrific events… Continue reading Who is Liable for Faulty Florida Construction, Insurer or Contractor?

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