Matthew Lewis | PropertyCasualtyFocus Toward the end of the 2021 Florida legislative session, the Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 76, a bill that focuses on reducing litigation related to property insurance claims and also places restrictions on companies soliciting insureds to file roof claims. At the heart of SB 76 is the implementation of a presuit… Continue reading Florida Senate Passes Legislation to Reform Litigation for Property Insurance Claims
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Snapshot: Insurance Claims and Coverage in USA
Marion Leydier, Mark F. Rosenberg and William D. Torchiana | Sullivan & Cromwell Insurance claims and coverage Third-party actions Can a third party bring a direct action against an insurer for coverage? As a general rule, such direct actions are not permitted in most states absent an unsatisfied judgment against the insured. A few states… Continue reading Snapshot: Insurance Claims and Coverage in USA
Improving Recovery on Delay and Impact Claims Using American Society of Civil Engineers’ Standard
Jason Ebe | Snell & Willmer 2020 is now behind us, and we have reason for a positive outlook for 2021. However, delays and impacts due to COVID-19 and other factors in 2020 will likely continue into 2021, and claims and disputes over relief will likely increase in 2021. A persuasive claim analysis and presentation… Continue reading Improving Recovery on Delay and Impact Claims Using American Society of Civil Engineers’ Standard
STOP in the Name of Releases, Before They Break Your Claims
Amy Elizabeth Garber | Buildsmart Given the uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought to federal projects, it is imperative now more than ever that contractors preserve rights to potential claims at all turns. Fortunately, with careful reading and documentation, contractors can satisfy the government’s desire for releases while preserving their claims. A recent Armed Services Board… Continue reading STOP in the Name of Releases, Before They Break Your Claims
Walking the Tightrope: Liquidation Agreement “Traps for the Unwary”
Amy Elizabeth Garber and Robert J. Symon | Buildsmart When crafting a liquidation or “pass-through” agreement for a subcontractor claim against the government, the key provision from the prime contractor’s perspective is a release from any liability for the subcontractor’s claim with the exception of amounts recovered from the government related to that claim. If the… Continue reading Walking the Tightrope: Liquidation Agreement “Traps for the Unwary”