Ryan F. Carpenter – January 23 2012 No one likes admitting that they have a problem. That holds true even with regard to construction-related problems. However, as Mr. and Mrs. Hochberg found out the hard way, if an owner is able to see the symptoms of a construction defect but does not promptly investigate the cause, determine… Continue reading Learning from Others’ Lessons, that they Learned the Hard Way
Category: Construction Defects
5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute
Chapter 558 of the Florida Statues, otherwise known as “Florida’s Construction Defect Statute” requires an owner to send a written notice to contractors, subcontractors, developers, suppliers and design professionals which identifies any construction or design defects associated with a construction project. Florida’s Construction Defect Statute is a complex web of notices, cross-notices, deadlines and inspections… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute
Veritext presents: The Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation – 02.15.12 @ Hyatt Regency Irvine | AECforensics.com
On February 15, 2012, from 8:45 until noon, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Veritext will present yet another star-studded construction defect litigation panel discussion. The event is called, “Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation” and features Judge Jonathan Cannon (Ret.), Nina LoCoco, Al Clarke, Paul Nolan, Larry Jansen and the inimitable Barry C. Vaughan.… Continue reading Veritext presents: The Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation – 02.15.12 @ Hyatt Regency Irvine | AECforensics.com
It is time to clarify that plaintiffs in construction defect cases cannot recover more than 100% of their actual damages.
Heather M. Anderson – January 5, 2012 Developers in Colorado could be facing more of an uphill battle than the economy. Attorneys for homeowners’ associations have conceived a new argument whereby they seek to hold the developer liable for one hundred percent of the damages in a construction defect action as a fiduciary under Colorado… Continue reading It is time to clarify that plaintiffs in construction defect cases cannot recover more than 100% of their actual damages.
Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit
January 9, 2012 Windows on houses are like tires on cars – they aren’t a really cool accessory and most of the time we just don’t think about them unless we have a problem with them. Just like tires, windows can have a pretty significant affect on the performance of your. When functioning properly, windows… Continue reading Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit