My partner, Scott Kaplan,  discusses the recent Oregon Court of Appeals in FountainCourt Homeowners’ Ass’n v. FountainCourt Development, LLC case in the Daily Journal of Commerce.  On August 6, the Oregon Court of Appearls, handed down a decision making clear that standard form liability insurance policies cover construction defect claims so long any “property damage” for which the insured is responsible took place during the policy period.  As a result, the FountainCourt decision should make it easier for construction industry policyholders to obtain construction defect coverage without resorting to expensive and time-consuming litigation.

Read the full article at: www.stoel.com/publications

“A Major Victory For The Construction Industry” was originally published August 15, 2014 by the Daily Journal of Commerce.

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Guy Randles is a retired partner of the firm’s Construction and Design section and Development Law group. With extensive contract negotiation, claims, litigation, and mediation experience, Guy concentrated his practice principally on construction, design and public procurement matters and those companies involved with…

Guy Randles is a retired partner of the firm’s Construction and Design section and Development Law group. With extensive contract negotiation, claims, litigation, and mediation experience, Guy concentrated his practice principally on construction, design and public procurement matters and those companies involved with the construction and design industry. Guy successfully represented a full range of clients in major development projects throughout the geographic area. Guy was also in much demand as a mediator and arbitrator to resolve third party disputes. A native Portlander, Guy was active in numerous bar and community activities.

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