No Need of Injury to Others’ Property to be an “Occurrence” Under a CGL Insurance Policy

Stephen Pudner – July 19, 2013 In an opinion last week that could have far reaching ramifications in the construction industry in the insurance coverage context, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that an “occurrence” under a standard Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy may be based on a breach of warranty claim and does not require… Continue reading No Need of Injury to Others’ Property to be an “Occurrence” Under a CGL Insurance Policy

Update On Coverage For Colorado Construction Defects

Chris Mosley, Katie Varholak, Jay Sturhahn, Brooke Yates and Melissa Regan – February 25, 2013 Over the past few years, we have monitored the efforts of some in the insurance industry to deny coverage for construction defect claims brought by construction professionals. These insurers’ assault on construction professionals began with the Colorado Court of Appeals… Continue reading Update On Coverage For Colorado Construction Defects

California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice

Brian Margolies – July 20, 2012 In its recent decision in Aquarius Well Drilling, Inc. v. Am. States Ins. Co., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9854 (E.D Cal. July 16, 2012), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California had occasion to consider whether a claim for damages arising out of the insured’s… Continue reading California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice

Greystone Construction v. National Fire & Marine Insurance affects construction-defect coverage

November 21, 2011 On November 1, 2011, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that will significantly impact construction-defect insurance coverage. In Greystone Construction, Inc. v. National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., the court addressed the definition of the term “accident,” as it relates to the meaning of the term “occurrence” in Commercial General… Continue reading Greystone Construction v. National Fire & Marine Insurance affects construction-defect coverage

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