Tag: Nevada

Lawmaker Eyes Nevada Construction Defect Laws

State Sen. Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas, said he plans to seek changes to construction defect laws because of problems underscored by an ongoing federal probe. Schneider contends flawed laws and a lack of oversight led to the investigation into an alleged conspiracy involving Las Vegas homeowners association board members and a select group of construction… Continue reading Lawmaker Eyes Nevada Construction Defect Laws

Watered-down Nevada Construction Defect Bill Gets Hearing

Brian Duggan – June 2, 2013 A last-ditch effort by Assembly Republicans to get a watered-down construction defect bill passed this session got a committee hearing on Sunday. Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, is pushing Assembly Bill 504, which has the backing of construction industry representatives, but is opposed by trial lawyers who represent homeowners. And… Continue reading Watered-down Nevada Construction Defect Bill Gets Hearing

State Senate Targets Nevada’s Construction Defect Law

Sandra Chereb – June 1, 2013 Construction defect laws intended to protect consumers have morphed into a trial lawyer’s dream and a nightmare for Nevada’s building trades, putting many out of business and sending the cost of insurance skyrocketing, representatives of the homebuilding and construction industry said recently. But in testimony before the Senate Judiciary… Continue reading State Senate Targets Nevada’s Construction Defect Law

Nevada Adopts the Manifestation Rule in First Party Property Cases Involving Progressive Damage

Michael Mills – May 24, 2013 In 1977, the Jacksons bought a home.  Over time, small cracks appeared in the walls.  The Jackson’s investigating engineer said that the home had suffered structural damage because of negligent construction. The Jackson’s homeowner policy was with State Farm.  State Farm disagreed with the Jacksons.  State Farm said that… Continue reading Nevada Adopts the Manifestation Rule in First Party Property Cases Involving Progressive Damage