Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The magistrate judge recommended a determination that the insurer owed a defense to the subcontractor sued for faulty workmanship. Hanover Lloyds Ins Co. v. Donegal Mut. Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180877 (W.D. Texas Oct. 5, 2023). Poe Investments, Ltd. entered into an agreement… Continue reading Insurer Has Duty to Defend Faulty Workmanship Claim
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Insurer’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings for Construction Defect Claim Rejected
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The magistrate judge recommended that the insurer’s motion for judgment on the pleadings be denied in a case involving coverage for the insured subcontractor’s alleged faulty workmanship. Evanston Ins. Co. v. Sonny Glasbrenner, Inc., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 190019 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 20, 2023). Cone… Continue reading Insurer’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings for Construction Defect Claim Rejected
No Coverage for Construction Defect Claim Only Impacting Insured’s Work
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii In a coverage dispute between two insurers over a claim for damages caused by faulty workmanship, the court found there was no right to equitable contribution or indemnity. Travelers Prop. Cas. Co. of Am. v. Mallcraft, Inc., 2023 Cal. Super. LEXIS 67568 (Cal. Super. Ct. Sept. 15,… Continue reading No Coverage for Construction Defect Claim Only Impacting Insured’s Work
Recent Illinois Supreme Court Decision on Construction Defect Claim Is a Perfect Holiday Gift for Policyholders
Tamara Bruno and William Miller | Policyholder Pulse Blog The Illinois Supreme Court handed down a big win for policyholders just in time for the holidays. In Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, the court joined the mainstream of jurisdictions and reversed years-old precedent that severely limited policyholders’ ability to tap their liability coverage for… Continue reading Recent Illinois Supreme Court Decision on Construction Defect Claim Is a Perfect Holiday Gift for Policyholders
Illinois Supreme Court Issues Landmark Construction Insurance Coverage Ruling
James Davis, Bradley Dlatt and Kahin Tong | Perkins Cole In a landmark decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has granted a major victory for policyholders seeking general liability insurance coverage for construction defect and faulty workmanship claims. For years, Illinois’ intermediate appellate courts rewrote general liability policies to eviscerate coverage for owners, developers, builders, general… Continue reading Illinois Supreme Court Issues Landmark Construction Insurance Coverage Ruling