Topic
Construction Defect
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Colorado Construction Litigation
Colorado Legislature Kills SB 20-138 – A Bill to Extend Colorado’s Statute of Repose
By Unknown
As previously reported, SB 20-138, “Concerning Increased Consumer Protection for Homeowners Seeking Relief for Construction Defects,” would have extended the Colorado statute of repose applicable to construction defect claims. Senate…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Coverage for Faulty Workmanship Denied
The court found there was no coverage for the insureds' alleged negligent failure to construct a building. Evanston Ins. Co. v. DCM Contracting, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63977 (N.D.…
Texas Commercial Litigator
Texas Court of Appeals Holds Case involving Defective Football Field Artificial Turf Must be Retried–Six Years after Dispute Arose
By Dane Patrick
Introduction. In this construction defect case, Pleasant Grove Independent School District (“Pleasant Grove”) sued its general contractor, Altech, Inc. (“Altech”), for breach of warranty and the manufacturer, FieldTurf USA, Inc.…
Colorado Construction Litigation
Don’t Conspire to Build a Home…Wait…What?
By Unknown
In 1986, the Colorado General Assembly enacted the Pro Rata Liability Act, codified at C.R.S. § 13-21-111.5, which eliminated joint and several liability for defendants in favor of pro rata…
Construction Industry Counselor
U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds No CGL Insurance Coverage for Damages Arising from Contractor’s Shoddy Work
By 7996
On May 12, 2020, the United States Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Missouri law, rejected a contractor’s contention that its commercial general liability (CGL) policy provided coverage for claims…
Zalma on Insurance
How to Deal With Construction Defects and Mold Claims
By Barry Zalma
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 need to defeat…
Ahead of Schedule
Construction Alert: Washington Court of Appeals’ Conway Opinion Provides New Guidance Regarding a Right to Cure, a Set-Off, and Recovery of Attorney Fees
In Conway Construction Company v. City of Puyallup, No. 80649-1-1 (May 4, 2020), the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 1, adopted Oregon’s Shelter Products, Inc. v. Steelwood Construction, Inc., precluding…
Zalma on Insurance
Insurance Claims Library
By Barry Zalma
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 need to defeat…
Zalma on Insurance
Evaluation and Settlement of the Construction Defect Claims or Suits
By Barry Zalma
Construction Defect Negotiation Negotiation is an art that is impossible to teach. It is not the same as haggling at a bazaar over the value of a brass pot. It…
Zalma on Insurance
Construction Defect and Mold Claims
By Barry Zalma
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 need to defeat…