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One Dip and Done: Summary Judgment as a Shield Against Costly Double Dipping Claims

Marheldondria Johnson | Zelle In Frederich v. Trisura Specialty Ins. Co., the 5th Circuit affirmed the granting of Trisura’s Motion for Summary Judgment. That judgement was based on the insurer’s payment of an appraisal award plus interest. The court found this foreclosed the Insured’s extra contractual claims. Frederich v. Trisura Specialty Ins. Co., No. 24-40748, 2025 WL 2840272 (5th… Continue reading One Dip and Done: Summary Judgment as a Shield Against Costly Double Dipping Claims

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Notice Requirements Under Claims-Made Policy

Miguel Rodriguez | Carlton Fields The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Nautilus Insurance Co. in L. Squared Industries Inc. v. Nautilus Insurance Co., holding that an insured’s failure to provide timely notice of a pollution condition under a claims-made policy barred coverage when the insured could not rebut the presumption… Continue reading Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Notice Requirements Under Claims-Made Policy

Common Plumbing Fitting Installation Deficiencies and Best Practices for Preventing Water Damage Claims

Michael Brinker adn Quincy McGee | J.S. Held Overview of Plumbing-Related Construction Defects Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, workmanship issues and deviations from installation instructions for these materials have led to a rise in plumbing-related… Continue reading Common Plumbing Fitting Installation Deficiencies and Best Practices for Preventing Water Damage Claims

Call Me Maybe: California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations

Garrett Murai | California Construction Law Blog It’s not uncommon in construction claims for there to be Insurance and bond issues, whether it’s tendering a claim to your insurer, or claims against a license, payment, or performance bond. Insurance Code section 790.03 sets forth sixteen (16) unfair claims settlement practices by insurers and sureties including:… Continue reading Call Me Maybe: California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations

Four Steps to Effectively Manage Rising Risk of Construction Liability Claims

David Chmiel | Construction Executive Liability claims in construction are increasing in frequency and complexity. Make sure your company is prepared to wade through the legal waters. A priority for every construction firm, regardless of size, is the effective management of risk. The industry is rife with dangers, more than any other. Too often, risks—of… Continue reading Four Steps to Effectively Manage Rising Risk of Construction Liability Claims