Scott R. Murphy | Barnes & Thornburg | September 27, 2019 The Michigan Court of Appeals held that an arbitrator’s decision to award a contractor consequential damages on a construction lien claim warranted reversal even under the extremely narrow standard of review for arbitration awards. In reaching its decision, the court made the definitive ruling… Continue reading Michigan Court of Appeals: Construction Lien Can’t Exceed Contract Value
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Introducing John Link – Construction Expert Witness
Advise & Consult, Inc. | August 2, 2018 We are excited to announce the addition of John Link to our expert witness family here at Advise & Consult, Inc. He covers the Michigan area and has expertise in construction, remodeling and restoration services. John is also very experienced as a business consultant, public speaker and… Continue reading Introducing John Link – Construction Expert Witness
Property Damage to Insured’s Own Work is Not Covered
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | April 22, 2019 The Michigan Court of Appeals found there was no coverage for a lawsuit filed against the insureds for faulty workmanship. Skanska United States Bldg. v M.A.P. Mech. Contrs., 2019 Mich App. LEXIS 529 (Mich. Ct. App. March 19, 2019). Contractor Skanska… Continue reading Property Damage to Insured’s Own Work is Not Covered
Statutory Interest Series: Michigan
Beaujeaux de Lapouyade | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 16, 2019 Prompt-pay laws are important to a policyholder’s rights to recover insurance benefits following a wrongful denial or delay in payment of a property damage claim. Prompt-pay laws vary from state to state. The implementation of statutory prompt-pay laws is critical to a… Continue reading Statutory Interest Series: Michigan
Interesting Public Adjuster Contract Required By Michigan Director of Insurance
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 29, 2019 The Michigan Director of Insurance recently issued the following bulletin: MICHIGAN INSURANCE BULLETINS AND RELATED MATERIALSBULLETINSBulletin 2019-07-INSApril 17, 2019 FROM: Anita G. FoxDirector Of InsuranceDATE: April 17, 2019 RE: RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC ADJUSTER CONTRACT This bulletin supersedes Bulletin 2018-22-INS, dated November 20, 2018. The… Continue reading Interesting Public Adjuster Contract Required By Michigan Director of Insurance