Christopher G. Hill – May 27, 2013 Here at Construction Law Musings, we’ve discussed the fact that, in Virginia, the “economic loss rule” generally renders claims of fraud and construction contracts like oil and water. This is true in most states, including Florida. What this means is that as a general rule where any party… Continue reading Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix
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Orem Company Finds Niche in Insurance Adjustment
Cathy Allred – June 2, 2013 The 200 mph winds that ripped through Moore, Okla., two weeks ago didn’t get close to Orem [UT]. But the effects reached the 1,100 miles for one company, which exists to determine property damage for insurance companies. Xactware clients use its products when damage is done to property whether… Continue reading Orem Company Finds Niche in Insurance Adjustment
In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York
Shaun Marker – May 27, 2013 Those involved with Sandy claims in New York have likely become familiar with anti-concurrent cause provisions in property insurance policies. These provisions are favored by insurance carriers to support denials of coverage for hurricane losses. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder recently proposed a bill (A07455) which would outlaw anticoncurrent policy provisions… Continue reading In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York
Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence
Tred R. Eyerly – May 1, 2013 The Third Circuit followed Pennsylvania law in determining that damage caused by faulty workmanship did not arise from an occurrence. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. R. M. Shoemaker Co., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 6093 (3d Cir. March 27, 2013). The County sued R. M. Shoemaker, alleging faulty construction… Continue reading Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence
Appraisal in Flood Claims
Robert Trautmann – May 19, 2013 Hurricane Sandy has brought about a number of changes to New Jersey and the rest of the tri-state area. It appears to be bringing about some changes – or clarifications – at FEMA as well. This week FEMA released a bulletin concerning appraisal of flood claims under the National… Continue reading Appraisal in Flood Claims