Jason Cleri | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 10, 2018 Recently, the New Jersey Senate passed S-2144, entitled the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act. While the bill still must go through the Assembly and be signed by the Governor, this is much welcomed news by insureds and their representatives. Since 1993, insureds have… Continue reading New Jersey Senate Passes Bad Faith Bill
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Subcontractor Lien Claims “Salvaged” in New Jersey
Adam J. Sklar | Cole Schotz | June 4, 2018 Published cases examining the New Jersey Construction Lien Law (“CLL”) tend to be few and far between, but recently the Appellate Division issued a decision to be published, helping to further illuminate, albeit on a fairly narrow issue, the scope of the CLL. In NRG REMA… Continue reading Subcontractor Lien Claims “Salvaged” in New Jersey
New Jersey Court Finds Insurer Can Deny Or Reserve Coverage Despite Insured’s Failure To Respond To Offer Of A Defense
Charles W. Stotter | Bressler, Amery & Ross PC | April 2, 2018 In a recent decision for publication, a New Jersey intermediate appellate court clarified certain circumstances in which an insurer can deny coverage even though the insured did not respond to the insurer’s offer of a “courtesy defense.” In Northfield Ins. Co. v. Mt.… Continue reading New Jersey Court Finds Insurer Can Deny Or Reserve Coverage Despite Insured’s Failure To Respond To Offer Of A Defense
Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules
John D. North and Charles J. Vaccaro | Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | April 23, 2018 A recent decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division underscores the fact that in construction defect litigation, where general contractors, project managers, architects and engineers are the primary defendants, it is imperative that qualified… Continue reading Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules
The Proper Standard for Evaluating “Actual Cash Value” Under New Jersey Law
Jennifer Van Voorhis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 12, 2018 One of the most common questions we hear from our clients has to do with the differences between “actual cash value” and “replacement cost value.” Replacement cost value on its face seems relatively straight forward, but what is “Actual Cash Value” determined… Continue reading The Proper Standard for Evaluating “Actual Cash Value” Under New Jersey Law