Julius Parker | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig On July 29, 2020, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Southern Owners Ins. Co. v. MAC Contractors, of Fla., LLC, — Fed. Appx. —, 2020 WL 4345199 (11th Cir. July 29, 2020). While claiming to follow its own precedent, which narrowly interpreted the Florida Supreme Court’s decisions… Continue reading Heads I win, Tails You Lose: Southern Owners Insurance Company v. MAC Contractors
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Alleging Property Damage in Construction Defect Lawsuit
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates When there is a construction defect lawsuit, there is an insurance coverage issue or consideration. As I have said repeatedly in other articles, it is all about maximizing insurance coverage regardless of whether you are the plaintiff prosecuting the construction defect claim or the contractor(s) alleged to have committed the construction defect and… Continue reading Alleging Property Damage in Construction Defect Lawsuit
Coverage for Defective Work? Michigan Joins Majority
Alexander G. Thrasher and Heather Howell Wright | Buildsmart Michigan has joined the majority of jurisdictions in holding that a general liability policy may provide coverage for claims for property damage allegedly caused by the defective work of a subcontractor. In a unanimous decision reversing the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court held… Continue reading Coverage for Defective Work? Michigan Joins Majority
“Your Work” Exclusion Bars Coverage
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii Although the appellate court agreed there was property damage caused by an occurrence, the “your work” exclusion barred the insured contractor’s claim. King’s Cove Marina, LLC v. Lambert Commercial Construction. LLC, 2019 Minn. App. LEXIS 389 (Minn. Ct. App. Dec. 16, 2019). King’s Cover Marina… Continue reading “Your Work” Exclusion Bars Coverage
Your CGL Policy May Cover More Than You Think – Damages “because of’ Property Damage or Bodily Injury for Construction Projects
Stella Szantova Giordano | Saxe Doernberger & Vita Construction projects are susceptible to injuries and property damage – which is why the stakeholders involved rely heavily on commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance policies when such losses occur. While many insureds are familiar with pursuing insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage, a CGL policy… Continue reading Your CGL Policy May Cover More Than You Think – Damages “because of’ Property Damage or Bodily Injury for Construction Projects