Elliotte Quinn IV | Law 360 | October 17,2017 A developing area in the law of insurance coverage for construction defects is whether a contractor’s commercial general liability (“CGL”) carrier is obligated to defend the contractor when the contractor receives a notice of alleged construction defects under a notice and opportunity to repair statute. Over… Continue reading Do Defect Notice Letters Trigger The Duty To Defend?
Month: October 2017
Will Insurance Companies Fairly Adjust Claims Following Recent California Fires?
Stephanie Poll | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | October 12, 2017 In Northern California, more than a dozen wildfires that began on Sunday are still raging. These fires have become one of the deadliest outbreaks in the state’s history, already burning through more than 100,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes, businesses, and wineries. Growing… Continue reading Will Insurance Companies Fairly Adjust Claims Following Recent California Fires?
Northern California Wildfires — Important Insurance Coverage Considerations
Edward P. Sangster and Paul C. Fuener | K&L Gates | October 20, 2017 The ongoing Northern California wildfires are already the most destructive in the state’s history. In addition to the tragic loss of dozens of lives, California officials have reported that at least 5,700 structures have been destroyed. The economic impact is enormous,… Continue reading Northern California Wildfires — Important Insurance Coverage Considerations
Construction Companies Can Be Liable for “Secondary Exposure” of Asbestos to Household Members
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | October 19, 2017 The history of asbestos regulation in the United States is complicated. Prior to the 1970s, asbestos-containing materials used in construction was widespread. In 1971, when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an emissions standard for asbestos as part of the Clean Air Act. In… Continue reading Construction Companies Can Be Liable for “Secondary Exposure” of Asbestos to Household Members
Privity and Additional Insured Coverage
Larry P. Schiffer and Suman Chakraborty | Squire Patton Boggs | October 5, 2017 When a worker is injured on a construction job and sues the relevant parties, a side battle often ensues over which carrier has the duty to defend and indemnify the owner, general contractor or subcontractor based on the language in the… Continue reading Privity and Additional Insured Coverage