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Faulty Workmanship
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Insurance Law Hawaii
Faulty Workmanship Causing Damage to Other Property Covered as Construction Defect
In yet another recent construction defect case, the Illinois Court of Appeal found for coverage. See Milwaukee Mut. Ins. Co. v. J.P. Larsen, Inc., 2011 Ill. App. Ct. LEXIS 872 (Ill.…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Faulty Workmanship, Standing Alone, is Not an Occurrence Under Kentucky Law
The federal district court was bound by a prior decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court in deciding construction defects did not qualify as an "occurrence" under a CGL policy.…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Court Finds No Coverage for Construction Defect Action Pled as Breach of Contract
Interpreting Missouri law, a federal district court determined that property damage arising from faulty workmanship did not arise from an occurrence. Employers Mut. Casualty Co. v. Luke Draily Constr.…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Illinois Court Determines Insurer Must Defend Property Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship
The Illinois Court of Appeals determined the insurer must defend allegations of property damage arising from faulty workmanship. Milwaukee Mut. Ins. Co. v. J.P. Larsen, Inc., 2011 Ill. App.…
Insurance Law Hawaii
South Carolina Legislature Defines “Occurrence” To Include Property Damage Arising From Faulty Workmanship
On May 17, 2011, South Carolina passed legislation to combat the restrictive interpretation of what constitutes an "occurrence" under CGL policies. S.C. Code Ann. sec. 38-61-70.The legislation reversed a decision…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Georgia Court Finds Faulty Workmanship Can Arise From an Occurrence
Georgia has joined the growing legion of high state courts to find that faulty workmanship can arise from an occurrence, invoking coverage for a contractor. See Am. Empire Surplus…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Wall Crumbles, Striking Pedestrian – Does Hawaii Allow Coverage for Faulty Workmanship?
Insurers are undoubtedly pleased with the Hawaii Intermediate of Appeals decision last year holding that construction defect claims do not constitute an "occurrence" under a CGL policy. See Group Builders,…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
Allegations of faulty workmanship may be covered by a general liablity policy
Insurer ordered to defend claim brought against insured pursuant to general liability policy in respect of alleged negligent installation of kitchen cabinets. California Kitchens & Bath Ltd. v. AXA Canada Inc.,…
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Bond. Performance Bond.
Performance bonds—insurance-like arrangements in which a surety (the bonding company) contractually agrees to pay for the performance of a principal (the contractor) to an obligee (the owner) in case the…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Coverage Denied for Subcontractor’s Defective Work
Coverage for a subcontractor's defective work was the issue presented in Westfield Ins. Co. v. Sheehan Constr. Co., No. 08-3463, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 9021 (7th Cir. April 29, 2009). …