Jason S. Lambert | Dinsmore Much recent attention has been on Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of extensive property insurance law changes in Florida. But on May 26, the governor also signed Senate Bill 4. While SB 4 primarily deals with condominium inspections and safety, the bill also changes part of the state law that… Continue reading New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
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Endorsements Preclude Coverage for Alleged Faulty Workmanship
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court found coverage for alleged faulty workmanship was barred by the Combination Construction Related Endorsement and Roofing Endorsement. Evanston Ins. Co. v. A&S Roofing, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 142828 (W.D. Okla. Aug. 22, 2019). In 2010, A&S entered into a subcontract with the contractor… Continue reading Endorsements Preclude Coverage for Alleged Faulty Workmanship
Roofing Project Specifications—The Details Required For Quality Roofing Insurers Rarely Pay For Or Mention in Estimates
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | December 4, 2019 Insurance estimators, appraisers, and adjusters of roofing claims should read the attached partial specifications of a commercial roofing project. There has been some discussion of what a “reasonable” cost should be, but I think most would require that the scope of a commercial roofing… Continue reading Roofing Project Specifications—The Details Required For Quality Roofing Insurers Rarely Pay For Or Mention in Estimates
Church vs. Church – Court Uses Dictionary to Define “Decay”
Jason Cleri | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 8, 2019 Easthampton Congregational Church submitted an insurance claim to Church Mutual Insurance Company when their roof suddenly collapsed. Church Mutual denied coverage for faulty construction after they sent their engineer, Joseph Malo, out to inspect the property. Mr. Malo noted, and the insured agreed,… Continue reading Church vs. Church – Court Uses Dictionary to Define “Decay”
Ice Dammed If You Do, Ice Dammed If You Don’t
Michael Duonocore | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 8, 2019 This time of year, the northeast of the United States starts to feel insufferably cold, followed up by winter storms which can dump anywhere from an inch to three feet of snow at a time. The snow can be a welcomed arrival in… Continue reading Ice Dammed If You Do, Ice Dammed If You Don’t