J. Norman Stark | July 17, 2017 Construction debt collection requires selection of the proper court with jurisdiction to hear such cases. Municipal courts have jurisdiction within a determined city or municipality, with limitations on the amount claimed by any party, which does not exceed $15,000.00. Limitations may vary by each jurisdiction. Once a complaint… Continue reading Construction Claims & Debt Collection
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Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1
Amandeep s. Kahlon | Buildsmart | July 6, 2017 Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 377 providing for revisions to the Florida statutes of limitation and repose governing construction claims. The new law revises Fla. Stat. Sec. 95.11 (Limitations Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property) to clear up some confusion regarding when the… Continue reading Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1
Hard To Handle
Brian L. Hill | Construction Law Musings | June 30, 2017 For the better part of twenty years, I’ve had a front row seat to over 1,000 construction lawsuits, claims and other disputes. Whether it is allegations over defective design, manufacture or installation, or claims of delay or cost overruns, or related to injuries, death,… Continue reading Hard To Handle
Top Five Strategies for Managing Construction Risks
Michael Gibbons | Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, PA | June 2, 2017 Construction is a risky business. During construction, claims for personal injury, property damage and economic losses are foreseeable and must be managed. After completion of construction, warranty claims and claims for latent defects are proliferating. Owners, developers and contractors must proactively… Continue reading Top Five Strategies for Managing Construction Risks
Avoid Policy Pitfalls and Maximize Insurance Coverage for Construction Claims
Gabrielle T. Kelly | Brouse McDowell | February 9, 2017 Insurance Companies will often raise multiple exclusions that are contained in a standard Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy to deny coverage for a claim arising from a construction project. The most frequently raised issues in construction disputes are the group of exclusions known as the… Continue reading Avoid Policy Pitfalls and Maximize Insurance Coverage for Construction Claims