Topic
Construction Defect
638 published works
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining the Use of the Structural Engineer in Construction Defect Suits
By Barry Zalma
The Duties and Services of the Structural Engineer See the full video at https://youtu.be/amh1bpZh69A Structural Engineering is the science and art of designing and making, with economy and elegance, buildings,…
Zalma on Insurance
Win Some, Lose Some: Wear and Tear, Deterioration, Needs to be Established by a Preponderance of the Evidence
By Barry Zalma
Construction Defect Exclusion Established While Deterioration Exclusion Must be Determined at Trial A house that was defectively constructed was damaged slowly over a long period of time because the defects…
Colorado Construction Litigation
Requesting an Allocation Between Covered and Non-Covered Damages? [Do] Think Twice, It’s [Not Always] All Right.
By Unknown
As is often the case in construction defect and other insurance defense litigation, a plaintiff’s claims for relief typically encompass both covered and uncovered damages. Obviously, it is in the…
Zalma on Insurance
Insurance Claims, Construction Defects and Mold
By Barry Zalma
Insurance Claims Library Everything Needed by the Insurance Claims Professional from Barry Zalma Over the last 52 years Barry Zalma has dedicated his life to insurance, insurance claims and the…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining Defective Design and Construction Defect Litigation
By Barry Zalma
Defective Design See the full video at https://youtu.be/OhgbXFsfwKc In order to sustain a claim for defective design, plaintiffs must first establish a prima facie case. Two essential elements of a…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Carrier Has Duty to Defend Claim for Active Malfunction of Product
Rejecting that the underlying claim was based solely on faulty workmanship, the Third Circuit held the insurer had a duty to defend allegations of a malfunctioning product. Nautilus Ins.…
Florida Construction Legal Updates
ALLEGING PROPERTY DAMAGE IN CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LAWSUIT
When there is a construction defect lawsuit, there is an insurance coverage issue or consideration. As I have said repeatedly in other articles, it is all about maximizing insurance coverage…
Construction Advisor Blog
Purchaser Dwelling Act: Contractor protections against residential construction defect lawsuits
By Publisher
Contractors can enjoy the PDA’s protections only if they are aware of their rights and obligations, and they comply with the requirements that the PDA imposes at each step of…
Construction Advisor Blog
Purchaser Dwelling Act: Contractor protections, step by step
By Publisher
Contractors can enjoy the PDA’s protections only if they are aware of their rights and obligations, and they comply with the requirements that the PDA imposes at each step of…
Litigation Finance Journal
Will Class Actions Against Fairview Architectural Impede its Sale?
By John Freund
When Fairview Architectural went into voluntary receivership, the outlook for the company looked bleak. COVID-related business losses, customer insolvency, and a class action regarding cladding left the company in a…