J. Gregory Cahill | Dickinson Wright | May 2016 In a matter of first impression, the Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that government claims against contractors and developers are subject to the time limits set forth in the Construction Statute of Repose. The Construction Statute of Repose (CSR) statute prevents contract-based claims regarding the… Continue reading Government Claims Against Contractors and Developers Subject to Statute of Repose Filing Deadlines, Arizona Court of Appeals Rules
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Arizona Surety Claims: Surety Bad Faith Revisited in Recent Decisions
Jay M. Mann and Patrick F. Welch | Jennings Strouss & Salmon PLC | May 23, 2016 Over the last twenty-six years, Arizona has been the epicenter of the national surety bad faith discussion.In 1989, the Arizona Supreme Court issued probably the leading surety bad faith case in the county – Dodge v. Fid. And… Continue reading Arizona Surety Claims: Surety Bad Faith Revisited in Recent Decisions
Arizona Mudslide Case Gives Hope to California Residents
Denise Sze | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 6, 2015 I’ve previously blogged about mudslides and mudflow and how that impacts homeowners in the mountain and coastal regions of California. Our unique topography literally flows from ocean sands up into the mountains and down into deserts in a short span of distance. Often, homes… Continue reading Arizona Mudslide Case Gives Hope to California Residents
Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 8: Arizona
Shane S. Smith | Merlin Law Group, PA | May 17, 2015 At a reader’s request, this week I will discuss calculating actual cash value of a claim in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Insurance provides a definition of actual cash value:1 “Actual Cash Value usually means the sum of money required at the time… Continue reading Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 8: Arizona
Lawyer in SC Grand Home Defects Case says New Law hurts Property Owners
Your West Valley News: Suncitygrand | March 24, 2015 Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a bill making it more difficult for homeowners to sue over construction defects in their homes. The bill by Darin Mitchell of Litchfield Park repeals a law allowing homeowners to recover attorney and expert fees when suing a homebuilder for construction… Continue reading Lawyer in SC Grand Home Defects Case says New Law hurts Property Owners