Shaun Marker – May 27, 2013 Those involved with Sandy claims in New York have likely become familiar with anti-concurrent cause provisions in property insurance policies. These provisions are favored by insurance carriers to support denials of coverage for hurricane losses. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder recently proposed a bill (A07455) which would outlaw anticoncurrent policy provisions… Continue reading In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York
Month: June 2013
BINGO Word of the Day – June 3rd
The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line. Today’s Useless Fact: Each year, there are more than 40,000 toilet related injuries in the United States. Here is today’s word: JOEL KARR Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 3rd
Understanding Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws: What Constitutes An Improvement To Property?
Jason Cornell – May 23, 2013 Florida Statutes chapter 713, commonly referred to as Florida’s mechanic’s lien statute, or “construction lien law,” is intended “to protect those who have provided labor and materials for the improvement of real property.” Parc Central Aventura East Condominium v. Victoria Group Services, LLC, et al., 54 So.ed 532, 533… Continue reading Understanding Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws: What Constitutes An Improvement To Property?
Recent Tennessee Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
May 20, 2013 Earlier this year, the 108th General Assembly of Tennessee passed several bills of interest to owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects and others in the construction industry. This summarizes some of the notable bills. Underlicensed Contractors/No Lien Rights/Attachment of Mechanics’ Liens A bill clarifies that it is unlawful for any person to bid on… Continue reading Recent Tennessee Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
Nevada Adopts the Manifestation Rule in First Party Property Cases Involving Progressive Damage
Michael Mills – May 24, 2013 In 1977, the Jacksons bought a home. Over time, small cracks appeared in the walls. The Jackson’s investigating engineer said that the home had suffered structural damage because of negligent construction. The Jackson’s homeowner policy was with State Farm. State Farm disagreed with the Jacksons. State Farm said that… Continue reading Nevada Adopts the Manifestation Rule in First Party Property Cases Involving Progressive Damage