Seth Reagan – July 25, 2012 In lawsuits involving multiple defendants, it is not unusual for the plaintiff to settle with one or more of the defendants as the lawsuit progresses. If, after a hearing, the court determines that such a settlement was made in good faith, a settling defendant is exempt from any claims… Continue reading To Appeal, or not to Appeal: Good Faith Settlement Determinations
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An Overview of Minnesota Statutes of Limitation and Repose in Construction Defect Lawsuits
Alex Nelson – June 27, 2012 The Statutes of Limitation and Repose outline the time-frames within which a construction defect action must be brought. A claim not filed or properly asserted within the applicable time period is considered “time barred’, or “stale”, and is subject to dismissal in its entirety. A few important things to… Continue reading An Overview of Minnesota Statutes of Limitation and Repose in Construction Defect Lawsuits
Construction Defects
Justin Stark – June 16, 2012 “Oh No.” Construction projects are often humankind’s most remarkable undertakings, building beautiful improvements to our world. Sometimes, however, things don’t work out quite right. Defective Construction What makes for a “construction defect”? Failure to Accomplish the Anticipated Result In order to be “defective,” the actual construction must necessarily have… Continue reading Construction Defects
Construction Defect Lawsuits: A Road to Successful Resolution Through Insurance
Kent J. Pagel Knowing what your Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy can provide in terms of a construction defect lawsuit defense and payment is crucial. With many property owners still owing more than their properties are worth, combined with the run-up in construction in the mid-2000s and resulting poor quality in many instances, I… Continue reading Construction Defect Lawsuits: A Road to Successful Resolution Through Insurance
Learn More About Construction Defect Law
Caitlyn Obolsky – June 6, 2012 Construction Defect is an area of the law that is fairly straightforward. Namely, it deals with situations in which your home was constructed in a defective manner. These shortcomings may manifest themselves in obvious or more minute ways, from foundation problems to faulty wood flooring. If your home has… Continue reading Learn More About Construction Defect Law