Pieter M. O’Leary – November 1, 2013 Determining whether a construction defect is patent or latent plays a significant factor in determining if a claim may be barred by a statute of limitations. 1. Patent vs. Latent Defect Patent and latent defect issues arise in construction defect litigation. A latent defect is a construction… Continue reading Patent vs. Latent Defects in California Construction Defect Litigation
Tag: Statute of Limitations
Colorado State Legislature and Governor Hickenlooper Stop Insurers from Shortening the Statute of Limitations on Unsuspecting Policyholders
David Furtado – October 22, 2013 On May 10, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper ended the ability of insurers to shorten the statute of limitations through provisions in contracts with their policyholders. The bill Governor Hickenlooper signed made changes to Colorado Revised Statute Section 10-4-110.8, now entitled Homeowner’s insurance–prohibited and required practices–estimates of replacement value–additional living expense… Continue reading Colorado State Legislature and Governor Hickenlooper Stop Insurers from Shortening the Statute of Limitations on Unsuspecting Policyholders
Statute of Limitations in Colorado
David Furtado, Merlin Law Group – October 9, 2013 My first blog as a member of Merlin Law Group is regarding the statute of limitations for certain actions in Colorado. I chose this topic since it is the first thing I analyze and advise a prospective client when I am contacted regarding a possible first… Continue reading Statute of Limitations in Colorado
The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
Nyanza Moore – September 24, 2013 There are few things more worrisome then running out of time to sue. So, I’ve come up with a short form for determining if you still have time or if the clock has already run out on your rights. There are a few rules to think about when filing… Continue reading The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
The Delayed Discovery Rule in California and the Statute of Limitations
Kenneth Kan – August 14, 2013 Most if not all homeowner policies contain a provision entitled “Suit Against Us” which sets forth the time limitation to file a lawsuit against the insurer under the policy. In California, insurance companies can contractually require that the lawsuit be commenced within one year after the date or “inception… Continue reading The Delayed Discovery Rule in California and the Statute of Limitations