Stephen S. Asay | Pillsbury | June 29, 2018 A recent case in the Fifth Circuit, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C., provides a valuable reminder to policyholders of the importance of promptly investigating any event that could cause damage, documenting that damage shortly after it occurs, and putting insurers on… Continue reading All “Hail” the Importance of Documenting Claims
Month: July 2018
2018 Florida Legislature Amends Construction Statute Of Limitations And Repose
Jaret Fuente | Carlton Fields | June 28, 2018 The Florida Legislature has amended the construction statute of limitations and repose a second time in two years. Effective July 1, the amendments include (1) a provision addressing completion of the contract and final performance, and (2) a provision extending the statute of repose in certain… Continue reading 2018 Florida Legislature Amends Construction Statute Of Limitations And Repose
California Design Professionals’ Indemnity Obligations Limited Under 2018 Contracts
Ryan W. Young | Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP | June 22, 2018 The California Legislature has narrowed the scope of enforceable indemnity agreements applicable to licensed architects, engineers, and land surveyors through its amendment of Civil Code § 2782.8. This represents an important development in the allocation of risk in the construction community, since Section… Continue reading California Design Professionals’ Indemnity Obligations Limited Under 2018 Contracts
Policy Conditions “Conformity to State Law” May Extend the Period Time to File Suit.
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 1, 2018 Some insurance policies will contain a clause within the conditions section entitled “Conformity to State Law.” This provision contains language similar to: “Conformity to State Law. When a policy provision is in conflict with the applicable state law of the State in which… Continue reading Policy Conditions “Conformity to State Law” May Extend the Period Time to File Suit.
Bill Wilson’s Suggestions for Insurance Professionals’ Duties and Obligations
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 2, 2018 Bill Wilson is paramount educator of Insurance. His latest book, When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes, is an excellent resource all insurance claims experts and professionals should have in their library. I thought so much of it I have ordered the book… Continue reading Bill Wilson’s Suggestions for Insurance Professionals’ Duties and Obligations