Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | December 5, 2016 Bound by Pennsylvania law, the federal district court found there was no coverage for defects in the installation of a roof. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Kim’s Asia Constr., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 138915 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 5, 2016). Kim’s Asia Construction contracted… Continue reading Following Pennsylvania Trend, Federal Court Finds No Coverage For Construction Defects
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What Makes a “Complete” Roof?
Shane Smith | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | August 31, 2016 The Utah Court of Appeals ruled last week that a homeowners’ insurance policy did not cover water damage where the house did not have a “complete” roof.1 In this case, the Poulsens were in the process of replacing roof shingles on their house… Continue reading What Makes a “Complete” Roof?
Contractors can be Liable for Following Owners’ Directives
Drew W. Colby and James Heffernan | Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP | January 2016 In Downey v. Chutehall Construction Co. (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-001-16), the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled a contractor can be liable for violating building codes despite the fact that the party suing it directed the contractor to perform the non-compliant work.… Continue reading Contractors can be Liable for Following Owners’ Directives
When to Repair or Replace a Roof
Carole Feldman | Claims Journal | March 6, 2015 A harsh winter has taken a toll on many roofs. Maybe there’s a tell-tale leak, but sometimes problems are harder to spot. When the snow melts, it’s a good time to take stock. IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS John Galeotafiore, associate director of home improvement testing for Consumer Reports,… Continue reading When to Repair or Replace a Roof
Policyholder in Texas Can Proceed on Bad Faith Claim Even Though Roof Replaced Prior to Inspection
Brandee Bower | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | January 2, 2015 A recent decision out of Texas found that an insured who replaced his roof prior to the insurance company inspecting it could proceed on his claims of bad faith. In Santacruz v. Allstate Texas Lloyds,1 the insured suffered damage to his home when… Continue reading Policyholder in Texas Can Proceed on Bad Faith Claim Even Though Roof Replaced Prior to Inspection