Month: October 2014
Cannonball! CGL Policy Does Not Cover Pool Contractor for Subcontractor’s Negligence
Jeffrey Dillon | Sedgwick Insurance Law Blog | October 7, 2014 In Standard Contractors, Inc. v. National Trust Ins. Co., Civil Action No.:7:14-cv-66-HL, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia recently granted a commercial general liability insurer’s motion to dismiss a contractor’s coverage action on the ground that the policy’s “Contractors Errors and Omissions” coverage applied only to property damage to the contractors’ work… Continue reading Cannonball! CGL Policy Does Not Cover Pool Contractor for Subcontractor’s Negligence
USAA Seeks Drone Permission
Claims – Journal – October 3, 2014 United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the insurer that specializes in coverage for military families, has filed for permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use unmanned drone aircraft at disaster sites to assess damage. “We’re constantly seeking ways to better serve our members, especially during catastrophes, when… Continue reading USAA Seeks Drone Permission
When the “Discovery Rule” is Irrelevant
Adam L. Gill – Duane Morris LLP – September 29, 2014 Can the statute of limitations for a claim expire even before a project owner knows that it has a claim? This is a very real possibility if one is not careful in drafting contracts. Courts generally recognize that sophisticated business entities should be permitted… Continue reading When the “Discovery Rule” is Irrelevant
Subcontractor Claims: What can you do once your General Contractor Files Bankruptcy?
Vicki R. Harding – Pepper Hamilton LLP – September 30, 2014 Branch Banking & Trust Co. v Construction Supervision Services, Inc. (In re Construction Supervision Services, Inc.), 753 F.3d 124 (4th Cir. 2014) – After a general contractor filed bankruptcy, several of its subcontractors requested clarification from the court about whether they could file notices post-petition to… Continue reading Subcontractor Claims: What can you do once your General Contractor Files Bankruptcy?