Construction Contract Claims Against a Third-Party Lender? The Unforeseen Consequences of a Standard Practice

Travis A. Knobbe | Spilman Thomas and Battle | May 18, 2015 For those of us who commonly represent lenders, there is nothing more unsettling than hearing the words “course and pattern of conduct” or “dominion and control” or some variation of the same. Any suit where someone seeks to impose liability on a bank for… Continue reading Construction Contract Claims Against a Third-Party Lender? The Unforeseen Consequences of a Standard Practice

Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 8: Arizona

Shane S. Smith | Merlin Law Group, PA | May 17, 2015 At a reader’s request, this week I will discuss calculating actual cash value of a claim in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Insurance provides a definition of actual cash value:1 “Actual Cash Value usually means the sum of money required at the time… Continue reading Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 8: Arizona

Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 7: Kentucky

Shane Smith | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 12, 2015 You may have been following some of my prior blogs on Calculating Actual Cash Value. So far, I have covered: Florida, California, Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey and New York, and Michigan. This week, I will address Kentucky. To recap, actual cash value (ACV)… Continue reading Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 7: Kentucky

Breach of Contract Lawsuit Filed Against Property Insurer for Allegedly not Covering Hail Damage

Kyle Barnett | Louisiana Record | April 25, 2015 A Marrero homeowner is suing her property insurer for allegedly not providing her with a proper insurance settlement following a hailstorm. Lafonya Broussard filed suit against Centauri Specialty Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Feb. 23. Broussard contends she owns a home located at… Continue reading Breach of Contract Lawsuit Filed Against Property Insurer for Allegedly not Covering Hail Damage