October 23, 2015 In Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Company (No. B261172, filed 10/21/15), a California appeals court held that coverage for collapse in a homeowners policy does not extend to prophylactic repairs undertaken to mitigate damage before actual collapse of the structure. In Grebow, the insureds had a general contractor inspect the rear deck of… Continue reading Court Confirms No Duty to Reimburse for Prophylactic Repairs Prior to Actual Collapse
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Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated
Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees LLP | July 16, 2015 As expected, the response to the tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California that killed six people has been swift but with mixed results. On the local level, the Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to make several immediate changes to their local building requirements.… Continue reading Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated