Topic
Construction Defect
638 published works
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining Construction Defects and Exclusions to Coverage
By Barry Zalma
Intentional Acts Exclusions and Fortuity See the full video at https://rumble.com/vgfw2f-a-video-explaining-construction-defects-and-exclusions-to-coverage.html and at https://youtu.be/U7fX5sEzdaU Implicit in the concept of insurance is that the loss occur as a result of a…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining the Basics of Construction Defects & Insurance
By Barry Zalma
Allegations of Construction Defects is one of the Most Active Areas of Litigation in the United States See the full video at https://rumble.com/vg44bf-a-video-explaining-the-basics-of-construction-defects-and-insurance.html and at https://youtu.be/zRezpACnPeA Claims professionals, risk managers,…
Association Alert
Developers/Declarants are Liable for Implied Warranties to Association for Construction Defects
By Daniel Miske
Facts Plaintiff, Brooktree Village Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Association”), filed suit “on behalf of itself and on behalf of its members” in May 2017 against the second developer, Brooktree Village, LLC…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Illinois Court Determines Duty to Defend Construction Defect Claims
Given the underlying allegations of damage to personal property, the court determined the insurer had a duty to defend. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. Metropolitan Builders, Inc.,…
Tort Talk
No Coverage — No Bad Faith
In the case of Berkley Specialty Ins. Co. v. Masterforce Constr. Corp., No. 4:19-CV-01162 (M.D. Pa. Jan. 26, 2021 Brann, J.), the court ruled that, there can be no valid…
Wiley Executive Summary
Lawsuits Concerning Same Housing Development Project Are Related Claims
The California Court of Appeal, applying California law, has held that two lawsuits arising from work performed by the same insured engineering firm on a housing development constitute related claims…
Illinois Bicycle Lawyers
Settlement Obtained for Bicyclist Injured By Construction On Halsted Street Bike Lane
In the summer of 2018 a Chicago bicyclist was riding up the Halsted Street bike lane near her home like she had hundreds of times before. One day she was…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Describing More Construction Defects that Cause Insurance Claims and Litigation
By Barry Zalma
Additional Construction Defects See the full video at https://youtu.be/5h2wQ5vJ1HU Flashing Defects Flashing failures typically are related to the following: improper design; detailing; materials selection; or improper installation. Joint Defects Joint…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining More Construction Defects
By Barry Zalma
Multiple Construction Defects See the full video at https://youtu.be/43wCD5IuIPA Stucco Defects Traditional stucco is sometimes referred to as “cement stucco” because it is a siding material that is made of…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining More Construction Defects
By Barry Zalma
Water Intrusion, Plumbing Defects, Water Pipe Defects, PB pipes, Roofing Defects See the full video at https://youtu.be/Jno3jFD43RU Structures, whether residential or commercial, are expected to be watertight. The only water…