Shaun Marker | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | October 5, 2014 Recently, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal (“5th DCA”) interpreted an appraisal provision of an insurance policy which stated that a party must select a “competent and disinterested appraiser.”1 Some other things were discussed in the opinion which I will discuss in further posts,… Continue reading Florida Appellate Court Defines The Meaning Of The Term “Disinterested” As It Relates To Appraisal Provision
Month: October 2014
Will Lakewood Be Sued Over Its New Construction Defects Ordinance?
Melanie Asmar | Westword | October 16, 2014 Earlier this week, Lakewood became the first Colorado city to pass an ordinance aimed at increasing condo construction, which has slowed to a near-halt in the metro area as builders back off for fear of getting sued for construction defects. The ordinance makes it more difficult for… Continue reading Will Lakewood Be Sued Over Its New Construction Defects Ordinance?
Disagreement Over Scope of Damage NOT a Valid Objection to Appraisal Demand in Pennsylvania
Robert Trautmann – Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog – September 24, 2014 We frequently field requests from public adjusters and clients concerning appraisal and scope of damages. The situation arises when appraisal is demanded by the insured and the carrier objects, arguing that appraisal is only for issues of price and cannot be invoked unless there… Continue reading Disagreement Over Scope of Damage NOT a Valid Objection to Appraisal Demand in Pennsylvania
Mind the Details: Make Sure your WRAP Coverage is Done Right
James Vorhis | Litigation Advocates | October 10, 2014 A client recently asked for advice about insuring their development project with a wrap insurance policy. As we talked through the pros and cons, I was reminded of the intricacies of wrap insurance products. Undoubtedly, wrap insurance is a critical risk mitigation tool for many developers, owners,… Continue reading Mind the Details: Make Sure your WRAP Coverage is Done Right
DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | July 9, 2014 The California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) has announced the launch of a new registration program for public works projects authorized by Senate Bill 854, which was signed into law on June 20, 2014, and became effective immediately. In a press release issued by the DIR,… Continue reading DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects