Stan Martin | Commonsense Construction Law LLC | June 15, 2016 The Iowa Supreme Court has weighed in on the issue of whether damage arising from defective construction work can be an “occurrence” triggering insurance coverage. It appears that the damages awarded after a jury trial included both remedial work to the original construction as… Continue reading Damage from Defective Construction Was an “Occurrence” Leading to Insurance Coverage
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Insurance Coverage and the Risk of Purchasing a Vacant Building
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 27, 2016 Buildings that are vacant or unoccupied for extended periods of time present an increased risk of damage from theft and vandalism, especially in an urban setting such as Chicago. Recognizing this increased risk, most property insurance policies contain a vacancy provision which excludes… Continue reading Insurance Coverage and the Risk of Purchasing a Vacant Building
The Use of Drones in the Construction Industry: Are You Prepared?
Elaine D. Solomon | Blank Rome LLP | June 2016 Aviation and Construction Action Item: Anyone in the construction industry who is using drones in their business (or allowing contractors to use drones on their property) must be aware of the applicable laws and regulations, and should also check on insurance coverage for such operations… Continue reading The Use of Drones in the Construction Industry: Are You Prepared?
What Did You Expect? How Contractors Can Help Ensure Insurance Coverage Under a CGL Policy
Matthew F. Putorti | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | June 6, 2016 Insurance covers the unexpected. Courts sometimes struggle to assess what an insured did expect, didn’t expect, or sometimes, should have expected. Contractors, construction firms and others should bear this in mind in their daily operations and when seeking a defense from their… Continue reading What Did You Expect? How Contractors Can Help Ensure Insurance Coverage Under a CGL Policy
Can a Government Agency Information Demand Trigger a Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend?
John P. Fischer | Barnes & Thornburg LLP | June 6, 2016 Can a demand from a state agency trigger insurance coverage? A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit says “yes.” Many, if not most, jurisdictions now recognize that a demand from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or a… Continue reading Can a Government Agency Information Demand Trigger a Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend?