Tred R. Eyerly – April 24, 2013 Joining what it called the majority of jurisdictions, the North Dakota Supreme Court found that damage caused by faulty workmanship can be an “occurrence.” K&L Homes, Inc. v. Am. Family Mutual Ins. Co., 2013 N.D. LEXIS 61 (N.D. April 5, 2013). The insured, K&L, was a general contractor… Continue reading North Dakota Court Determines Inadvertent Faulty Workmanship is an “Occurrence”
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Mastering Xactimate Software is Key to CAT Adjuster Success
John O’Brien – May 7th, 2013 In your first deployment as adjuster it will very quickly become apparent what things are essential to success and what things aren’t. Gadgets are Fun, Not Necessary Equipment in general and gadgets in particular, for instance, aren’t particularly vital to your success. You don’t need to have the latest and greatest laser… Continue reading Mastering Xactimate Software is Key to CAT Adjuster Success
The “Occurrence” Debate Continues: Pennsylvania and North Dakota Edition
Aaron Mandel and Stevi Raab – April 30, 2013 As noted in our previous installment of CDCQ, the “occurrence” issue is one of the most hotly litigated topics in construction defect coverage cases. This last quarter was no exception. Two recent cases addressing this issue – and reaching opposite results when it comes to whether… Continue reading The “Occurrence” Debate Continues: Pennsylvania and North Dakota Edition
How to “Win Big” in the Construction Industry
Brian Hill – May 3, 2013 First off, let’s get some very important caveats out of the way. I am not an attorney and this article should not be taken as legal advice whatsoever. In fact, chances are that your construction attorney would advise against anything you are about to read. I’m also fairly certain that your… Continue reading How to “Win Big” in the Construction Industry
Faulty Workmanship Can Be An Accident
John Berringer – April 22, 2013 After a spate of bad decisions for policyholders on whether general liability policies can ever provide coverage for construction liabilities, three courts, in the past few weeks, have done an about-face, holding that there is coverage in certain circumstances for such liabilities. Relying on the subcontractor exception to the… Continue reading Faulty Workmanship Can Be An Accident