Charles W. Stotter | Bressler, Amery & Ross PC | April 2, 2018 In a recent decision for publication, a New Jersey intermediate appellate court clarified certain circumstances in which an insurer can deny coverage even though the insured did not respond to the insurer’s offer of a “courtesy defense.” In Northfield Ins. Co. v. Mt.… Continue reading New Jersey Court Finds Insurer Can Deny Or Reserve Coverage Despite Insured’s Failure To Respond To Offer Of A Defense
Month: May 2018
Court Applies Abstention Doctrine to Dismiss Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award
Sunu M. Pillai | Construction Industry Counselor | May 3, 2018 The abstention doctrine allows a federal district court to stay or dismiss a case properly before it for reasons of “wise judicial administration.” The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island recently applied this doctrine, and elected to abstain from ruling on… Continue reading Court Applies Abstention Doctrine to Dismiss Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award
Claim Handling Requirements by State – Nevada
Julitza Perez | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 5, 2018 The State of Nevada is known as the “Silver State” for its large silver mine industries, but it is also popular for the casinos in its largest city, Las Vegas. For property policyholders in Nevada it is important to know that the state… Continue reading Claim Handling Requirements by State – Nevada
The Fallacy Of Providing Estimates, Bids From Vendors To Substantiate Alleged Construction Defect And Deficiencies Claims Are Our Industry’s Problem To Resolve
Merlin Taylor | Advise & Consult, Inc. | May 3, 2018 The credibility of an expert witness’ testimony is largely based on their ability to have an objective opinion. “Objective–not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts, unbiased: an objective opinion.” In representing a client with a construction defect claim, I am… Continue reading The Fallacy Of Providing Estimates, Bids From Vendors To Substantiate Alleged Construction Defect And Deficiencies Claims Are Our Industry’s Problem To Resolve
Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules
John D. North and Charles J. Vaccaro | Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | April 23, 2018 A recent decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division underscores the fact that in construction defect litigation, where general contractors, project managers, architects and engineers are the primary defendants, it is imperative that qualified… Continue reading Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules