Paul R. Cressman, Jr. | Ahlers & Cressman | June 1, 2016 On May 3, 2016, the Washington State Court of Appeals affirmed a jury’s verdict in favor of a condominium HOA against a structural engineer for $1,149,332 in damages.[1] The project in question was The Pointe, an upscale condominium building in Westport, Washington. The… Continue reading Structural Engineer Found Liable for Defects that Rendered a Condominium Dangerously Unsafe
Month: June 2016
Construction Defect Debate to be Heard by Colorado Supreme Court
Richard M. Murray, Amy K. Hansen and Ryan E. Warren | Polsinelli | June 2016 The construction defects case of Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Association, Inc. v. Metropolitan Homes, Inc., et al. has garnered national attention since the Colorado Court of Appeals’ decision in May 2015, and the subsequent petition for certiorari review to the Colorado… Continue reading Construction Defect Debate to be Heard by Colorado Supreme Court
Insurance Coverage and the Risk of Purchasing a Vacant Building
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 27, 2016 Buildings that are vacant or unoccupied for extended periods of time present an increased risk of damage from theft and vandalism, especially in an urban setting such as Chicago. Recognizing this increased risk, most property insurance policies contain a vacancy provision which excludes… Continue reading Insurance Coverage and the Risk of Purchasing a Vacant Building
Connecticut Grapples With Failing Concrete Foundations
Nadine M. Post | Engineering News-Record | June 21, 2016 A mineral is a common denominator in the construction defects. Bad casting practices may be a factor in the poor performance of foundations over time. PHOTO COURTESY OF RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Bad casting practices may be a factor in the poor performance of foundations over… Continue reading Connecticut Grapples With Failing Concrete Foundations
Recent Changes to Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund Effective July 1, 2016
Christopher M. Cobb | Jimerson & Cobb P.A. | June 15, 2016 The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund was created under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes as a separate account in the Professional Regulation Trust Fund. The recovery fund is funded pursuant to s. 468.631. Its purpose is to provide relief for Florida homeowners who have been… Continue reading Recent Changes to Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund Effective July 1, 2016