Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein | Lane Powell PC | September 27, 2018 Today, the Washington Supreme Court unanimously held that failure to satisfy a “notice of protest” provision bars all claims for protested work — including claims for breach of the covenant and fair dealing and claims for expectancy and consequential damages. In Nova Contracting, Inc. v.… Continue reading Washington Supreme Court Reaffirms Compliance with Contractual Notice Requirements
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In Washington, Insurers Can’t “Unring The Bell” After Wrongful Denial Of Coverage
Kevin Mapes | The Policyholder Report | April 23, 2018 For the second time in two months, a federal court in Washington state has rejected an insurer’s attempt to avoid the consequences of its wrongful failure to defend its insured by effectively changing its mind and later—in this case much later—offering a defense. In Rushforth Construction Co.… Continue reading In Washington, Insurers Can’t “Unring The Bell” After Wrongful Denial Of Coverage
Can a Contingent Payment Provision Affect a Construction Lien Claim in Washington?
Bart Reed | Stoel Rives LLP | April 24, 2018 During Seattle’s current construction boom, general contractors and subcontractors may be concentrating more on finalizing work on their projects than on worrying about the niceties of their construction contract documents. It is no less prudent now, however, for the parties to remain aware of their… Continue reading Can a Contingent Payment Provision Affect a Construction Lien Claim in Washington?
Claim Handling Requirements by State – Washington
Julitza Perez | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 18, 2018 Washington State is not only known as the “Evergreen State” and the only state named after a United States President, but it is also the home of many innovative Internet companies and where the biggest coffee chain in the world was founded: Starbucks.… Continue reading Claim Handling Requirements by State – Washington
Adjusters May Be Personally Liable Under Washington Law
Dwain Clifford | The Policyholder Report | April 11, 2018 The Washington Court of Appeals recently held that the obligation to act in “good faith” applies to the adjuster working for an insurer, not just the insurer that employed the adjuster. This rule not only permits insureds to go directly after the person at the… Continue reading Adjusters May Be Personally Liable Under Washington Law