Dara Jebrock and Lindy Keown | CLM | Spring 2018 Proposed legislation in Florida would lengthen the statute of repose for counter, cross and third-party claims in construction defect. The time for bringing certain actions for latent construction defects in Florida may be relaxed, depending on the outcome of proposed legislation. Senate Bill 536 and… Continue reading Time’s Up! Or Is It?
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Deconstructing Construction Claims – Issues to Consider When Handling Construction Defect Subrogation
William L. Doerler and Victoria Phillips | CLM | May 3, 2018 Construction defect claims often are complicated by a variety of issues, including those related to the statute of repose and contractual bars to recovery. In order to maximize the subrogation potential for these claims, you should deconstruct any potential subrogation barriers and, upon… Continue reading Deconstructing Construction Claims – Issues to Consider When Handling Construction Defect Subrogation
Is the Retroactive Statute of Repose for Construction Defect Claims Constitutional?
Gregory King, Esq. adn Sarah J. Odia, Esq. | Nevada Lawyer | September 2017 With the February 24, 2015, enactment of Assembly Bill 125 (2015 Nevada Laws, Ch. 2), much has changed in the world of residential construction defect litigation. One of the most dramatic shifts has been the reduction of the statute of repose… Continue reading Is the Retroactive Statute of Repose for Construction Defect Claims Constitutional?
So, When are You “Off the Hook?”
Christine D. Barker | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani | August 30, 2017 A Look at Statutes of Limitation and Repose in California Construction Claims Like everything in life, all good things must come to an end, even a plaintiff’s right to sue. Known as the Statute of Limitation or Statute of Repose1, these government-imposed laws… Continue reading So, When are You “Off the Hook?”
Claim Barred by Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose? Maybe Not. Florida Court Says You Should Read the Construction Contract More Closely
Troy Vuurens | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig | August 21, 2017 Claim professionals are often reminded that even the most meritorious claim is worthless if not filed within the applicable statute of limitations or statute of repose. In the world of construction defect claims, Florida law provides for a 10-year statute of repose. Under §… Continue reading Claim Barred by Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose? Maybe Not. Florida Court Says You Should Read the Construction Contract More Closely