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West Virginia Supreme Court Offers Guidance on Contractual and Implied Indemnity Claims

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently reversed, in part, and affirmed, in part, a lower court decision regarding dismissal of contractual indemnity and implied indemnity claims. WW Consultants was the design...more

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Hurricane Ian: Discussing Wind-Water Disputes

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Most of the Florida homes in the path of Hurricane Ian lack flood insurance, posing a major challenge to rebuilding efforts, new data show. In the counties whose residents were told to evacuate, just 18.5 percent of homes...more

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The Washington Supreme Court Renders a Significant Decision on Application of the Spearin Doctrine for Washington Projects

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In September 2021, the Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in Lake Hills Investments, LLC v. Rushforth Construction Co., Inc., 198 Wash.2d 209 (2021). This case is significant because it establishes a comparative...more

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Statutory Pre-Suit Notice Constitutes an “Action” Under Florida’s Statute of Repose - Construction and Procurement Law News, Q3...

Most states have statutes of repose, which define the date certain for parties to assert any and all claims for construction and design related issues, and provide a final cut-off for liability with respect to a project. For...more

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Florida to Decide What Test Applies When Concurrent Multiple Perils Cause a Loss

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For years, Florida courts have been seesawing between two different doctrines to determine whether there is coverage under a property policy when two perils – one excluded and one included — combine to cause a loss. Two...more

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