Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | June 3, 2019 I have discussed statutes of limitation on construction claims in various contexts from issues with a disconnect on state projects to questions of continuous breach here at Construction Law Musings. For those that are first time readers, the statute of limitations is the time during which a plaintiff… Continue reading Know When Your Claim “Accrues” or Risk Losing It
Tag: Statute of Limitations
Don’t Run Out of Time to Run to the Courthouse: Understand the Statutes of Limitation Applicable to Construction Litigation
Michael L. Meyer | Taft Stettinius & Hollister | March 15, 2019 In a previous article, we discussed the unique nature of professional liability claims in construction matters. That article discussed the proof required in a professional liability claim and insurance considerations exclusive to a professional liability claim. Another important consideration is the period during which… Continue reading Don’t Run Out of Time to Run to the Courthouse: Understand the Statutes of Limitation Applicable to Construction Litigation
A New Statute of Limitations on Construction Claims by VA State Agencies?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | January 21, 2019 I have discussed the Hensel Phelps case and the potential issues caused by both poorly drafted indemnity clauses and the lack of a statute of limitations applicable to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies in 2017. New legislation (supported by various contractor groups including my friends at… Continue reading A New Statute of Limitations on Construction Claims by VA State Agencies?
Bad Faith May Arise Out Of Wrongful Misrepresentation in Application Denial
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 28, 2018 Suspicion runs rampant with some insurance companies when it comes to alleged arson. Even if they cannot prove the policyholder had anything to do with a fire, some adjusters cannot help to look for other ways to deny an insurance claim. In Hayes vs.… Continue reading Bad Faith May Arise Out Of Wrongful Misrepresentation in Application Denial
Construction One-Minute Read: What If Your Insurance Carrier Negligently Provides Insufficient Coverage?
Jonathan M. Mraunac | Ogletree Deakins | November 13, 2018 On October 18, 2018, the Illinois Supreme Court clarified when the statute of limitations begins to run on a claim for negligent procurement of insurance by an insurance agent or broker. In American Family Mutual Insurance Company v. Krop, 2018 IL 122556, the Illinois Supreme Court… Continue reading Construction One-Minute Read: What If Your Insurance Carrier Negligently Provides Insufficient Coverage?