Allowing the Use of a General Verdict form in a Construction Defect Case could Subject your Client to Prejudgment Interest.

David M. McLain – July 16, 2012 A recent opinion from the Colorado Court of Appeals is a cautionary tale concerning the calculation of pre-judgment interest.  See Hendricks v. Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., 2012 WL 1881004 Colo. App. 2012.  The Hendricks sued Allied after one of its drivers backed into the corner of their home… Continue reading Allowing the Use of a General Verdict form in a Construction Defect Case could Subject your Client to Prejudgment Interest.

Bad News for Some State Farm Customers with Pending Claims

Julie Patel – July 18, 2012 State Farm policyholders with pending claims in Broward and Palm Beach counties could have a harder time getting reimbursed for repairs to their property. In a ruling today, an appellate court sided with State Farm and a lower court’s decision that a claim filed by policyholders Sheila and William… Continue reading Bad News for Some State Farm Customers with Pending Claims

Colorado Wildfire: 10 Recommendations for Home Owners and Business Owners

Christopher R. Mosley, Katherine Dawson Varholak and Jerome H. Sturhahn – July 3, 2012 The recent wild fires have been tragic for Colorado homeowners and business owners alike, leading to a loss of life, property and, in many cases, revenue. For many, insurance will provide the most important avenue to help respond to these losses… Continue reading Colorado Wildfire: 10 Recommendations for Home Owners and Business Owners

Illinois court holds no duty to defend water intrusion claim

Brian Margolies – November 11, 2011 In its recent decision Lagestee-Mulder, Inc. v. Consol. Ins. Co., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 129308 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 8, 2011), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois addressed what allegations must be made in a construction defect lawsuit in order to trigger coverage under a… Continue reading Illinois court holds no duty to defend water intrusion claim