When is a General Contractor’s License Required for Emergency Remediation Services?

Evan m. Musselwhite | Ward and Smith North Carolina has seen an increase in the need for building repair services following the damage caused by recent hurricanes, including Florence in 2018 and Dorian in 2019. Frequently, these services must be performed on an emergency basis. These services are referred to by many different names but… Continue reading When is a General Contractor’s License Required for Emergency Remediation Services?

Collecting For Immediate Remediation Costs

Paul LaSalle | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | October 7, 2018 Insurance policies ordinarily contain terms that provide that an insured must exhibit the damaged property for the insurance company’s inspection after a loss. The same policies also provide that an insured has a duty to mitigate damages to the property to prevent further… Continue reading Collecting For Immediate Remediation Costs

Despite “As Is” Clause, Homebuyer Wins Misrepresentation Appeal Against Bank

Joe Forward | State Bar of Wisconsin | December 28, 2015 A bank is liable for a misrepresentation that induced a homebuyer to buy a foreclosure home with undisclosed water and mold damage, even though the sale contract said the buyer was purchasing the home “as is,” a state appeals court has ruled. In 2012, Bank… Continue reading Despite “As Is” Clause, Homebuyer Wins Misrepresentation Appeal Against Bank

#12 – Remediation Work Caused by Installation of Defective Tiles Not Covered

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | August 3, 2015 The federal district court applied California law to find there was no coverage when the subcontractor was sued for broken tiles on a project. Am. Home Assur. Co. v. SMG Stone Co., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 75910 (N. D. Cal. June 11, 2015). The subcontractor… Continue reading #12 – Remediation Work Caused by Installation of Defective Tiles Not Covered

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