California Appellate Court Rules That Mistakenly Grading The Wrong Land Is Not An Accident

Jared De Jong and Scott S. Thomas | Payne & Fears In a decision that further muddies the already murky waters of “occurrence” jurisprudence, the California Court of Appeal has ruled that a general liability policy does not cover a homeowner who mistakenly grades the wrong piece of land because the act of grading land… Continue reading California Appellate Court Rules That Mistakenly Grading The Wrong Land Is Not An Accident

Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth in Additional Insured Coverage?

John P. Fischer | Barnes & Thornburg Many commercial contracts require that one of the parties be included as an “additional insured” on the general liability policies of its contracting partner (which is the “named insured” on those policies). General contractors typically require subcontractors to include them as additional insureds on the subcontractors’ policies. Lessors… Continue reading Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth in Additional Insured Coverage?

Another Record Wildfire Season: Check Your CGL Policy

Matthew R. Divelbiss and Peter D. Laun | Jones Day With election season dominating the news cycle, it’s easy to miss the headlines from California and other Western states. “Record Wildfires on the West Coast Are Capping a Disastrous Decade.” “Global warming driving California wildfire trends – study.” “As wildfires rage, climate experts warn: The… Continue reading Another Record Wildfire Season: Check Your CGL Policy

Coverage for Defective Work? Michigan Joins Majority

Alexander G. Thrasher and Heather Howell Wright | International Law Office Michigan has joined the majority of jurisdictions in holding that a general liability policy may provide coverage for claims for property damage allegedly caused by the defective work of a subcontractor. In a unanimous decision reversing the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme… Continue reading Coverage for Defective Work? Michigan Joins Majority

Fifth Circuit Holds Insurer Owes Duty to Defend Latent Condition Claim That Caused Fire Damage to Property Years After Construction Work

Jeremy S. Macklin | Traub Lieberman Most general liability policies only provide coverage for “property damage” that occurs during the policy period. Thus, when analyzing coverage for a construction defect claim, it is important to ascertain the date on which damage occurred. Of course, the plaintiffs’ bar crafts pleadings to be purposefully vague as to… Continue reading Fifth Circuit Holds Insurer Owes Duty to Defend Latent Condition Claim That Caused Fire Damage to Property Years After Construction Work

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