James Eastham | First Party Coverage Blog | February 23, 2018 In the recent case of Libman v. Great Northern Ins. Co., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24580 (N.D. IL February 15, 2018), the Court addressed whether a property owner was entitled to replacement cost coverage for loss at an insured location which took place subsequent to… Continue reading Illinois Court Addresses Insured’s Entitlement To Replacement Cost Coverage
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Court Rejects Contractor’s Mechanic’s Lien Because Of ‘Intent’
David A. Dick | Thompson Coburn LLP | December 2, 2016 The Illinois Court of Appeals’ recent decision in AUI Construction Group, LLC v. Vaessen highlights the need for careful planning in structuring development agreements, construction contracts, and the use of an easement as opposed to a lease. The appeal in AUI Construction Group addressed… Continue reading Court Rejects Contractor’s Mechanic’s Lien Because Of ‘Intent’
No Coverage For Construction Defect Under Illinois Law
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | January 26, 2015 The court followed precedent in Illinois and upheld the insurer’s denial of coverage for construction defects that did not damage other property. Design Concrete Founds., Inc. v. Erie Ins. Prop. & Cas. Co., 2014 Ill. App. Unpub. LEXIS 2684 (Ill Ct. App. Nov. 26, 2014).… Continue reading No Coverage For Construction Defect Under Illinois Law