Dina R. Richman | Property Insurance Law Observer | May 6, 2019 Most homeowners’ policies – and property insurance policies in general – contain a limited coverage extension for “collapse.” The interpretation of that collapse coverage has been litigated around the country for decades, with different jurisdictions reaching considerably different results. The latest of these… Continue reading Collapse Coverage: Second Circuit Holds That Cracking Walls Do Not Constitute “Collapse”
Month: May 2019
‘Additional Insured Endorsements’ Can Shift Risk to Parties not at Fault: Viewpoint
Timothy M. Thronton, Jr. | Claims Journal | April 30, 2019 “Additional insured” clauses most often start with a contract requiring the first party to name the second party as an additional insured under the first party’s insurance policy. This is often found with or near a contract clause requiring the first party to indemnify,… Continue reading ‘Additional Insured Endorsements’ Can Shift Risk to Parties not at Fault: Viewpoint
Collapse Loss Ambiguity Determined With Dictionary Help
Jason Cleri | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 5, 2019 Feenix Parkside LLC owed a commercial building that incurred a partial collapse to their ceiling. When Feenix sought coverage for the collapse, the insurer—Berkley North Pacific—denied coverage for the loss. When Feenix reported the loss, they stated the collapse was due to decay,… Continue reading Collapse Loss Ambiguity Determined With Dictionary Help
Back-Up from a Septic System – Is it Covered?
Ashley Harris | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 4, 2019 A septic system back-up into a home can be a rotten situation for a homeowner, and depending on the extent of the back-up, can cause widespread damage throughout the home. When researching coverage for septic system back-ups I was surprised by the number… Continue reading Back-Up from a Septic System – Is it Covered?
Ambiguity Kills in Construction Contracting
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | April 19, 2019 Well, I’m back and hope to have a more consistent publishing schedule moving forward. I appreciate the continued readership through what has been a busy time for my solo construction practice over the last couple of months. Now, back to our program. . . Here at… Continue reading Ambiguity Kills in Construction Contracting