Jeffrey S. Wertman | Berger Singerman LLP | September 6, 2016 As construction of condominiums in Miami continues, developers have migrated north and are building new residential condominium towers in Broward County, including in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Beach area. According to published reports, developers are constructing 17 new condominium buildings with units… Continue reading As New Condominiums Rise in Florida, Will There Be a Surge in New Construction Defects Suits?
Month: September 2016
Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
Rouselle “Bo”Sutton, III | GrayRobinson PA | August 31, 2016 Florida’s Public Records Act (“Act”) was recently revised to make prior amendments to the Act easier to comply with for Public Agencies, as well as those acting on their behalf. Its other purpose was to curb litigation and liability for attorneys’ fees from public information… Continue reading Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
“Sales Misrepresentation” Claim Does Not Get Around Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
Stan Martin | Commonsense Construction Law LLC | September 1, 2016 Gotta hand it to them. Plaintiffs who presumably recognized that any claim for design or construction defects would be barred by the New Jersey statute of repose filed a lawsuit alleging that the developer misrepresented the quality of the septic system, premature failure of… Continue reading “Sales Misrepresentation” Claim Does Not Get Around Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
What Makes a “Complete” Roof?
Shane Smith | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | August 31, 2016 The Utah Court of Appeals ruled last week that a homeowners’ insurance policy did not cover water damage where the house did not have a “complete” roof.1 In this case, the Poulsens were in the process of replacing roof shingles on their house… Continue reading What Makes a “Complete” Roof?
NJ Supreme Court Gets it Right! Consequential Damages Caused by a Subcontractor’s Defective Construction Work is Insured
Jonathan A. Cass and Rene David Quinlan | Construction Law Signal | August 29, 2016 The New Jersey Supreme Court’s August 4, 2016 decision in Cypress Point Condominium Association, Inc. v. Adria Towers, LLC opened the door for general contractors to obtain insurance coverage under their commercial general liability (CGL) policies for property damage caused… Continue reading NJ Supreme Court Gets it Right! Consequential Damages Caused by a Subcontractor’s Defective Construction Work is Insured