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Construction Defects: Lessons Learned
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This article is part 3 of a series of articles discussing common considerations for homeowners before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 3 focuses on what homeowners should look out for after...more
Bricker Graydon's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more
Should a contractor’s Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy cover the expense of uncovering defective work causing damage to the owner’s property as well as the costs of exposing or accessing damaged building...more
The plaintiff, a diesel technician, was lying beneath a lifted trailer working on a faulty airbrake system when the trailer fell on him, causing catastrophic injuries. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s dismissal...more
This blog post addresses: (1) steps to be taken, (2) issues to be aware of, and (3) recovery prospects when a general contractor files for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, from the owner’s...more
Some construction industry commentators have urged a more integrated approach to design and construction, with equitable risk sharing and an effort to ensure that project design will benefit from the experience of companies...more
HB 2024 - Statute of Repose Shortened to Six Years if a Builder Provides a Warranty - A statute of repose is the outside deadline for a claimant to bring a legal action. For nearly 50 years, Texas has imposed a ten-year...more
On April 13, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 360 (Chapter 2023-22, Laws of Florida), which shortens the time period for bringing design and construction defect claims, clarifies the application of these time...more
In July 2022, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion, Crystal Point Condominium Association, Inc. v. Kinsale Insurance Co., which considered whether (1) a condominium association that had obtained default judgments...more
When it comes to contracts, New Jersey courts, like courts in other jurisdictions, enforce them according to their plain and ordinary meaning. So when a contract’s terms are clear, the court will enforce it as written....more
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in Gaston County Board of Education v. Shelco, LLC, et al that has the potential to significantly impact the time limits for claims on construction projects....more
Even with strong documents designed to minimize liability, claims still occur. Implementing a comprehensive defense strategy from the very first notice of claim can be the difference between victory or defeat. Join...more
Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 2) - In the last edition of The Site Report, we discussed the legal issues surrounding the damage caused by Skanska's construction barges to the new...more
In life, rejection is often hard to swallow. In construction, that rejection can sometimes amount to millions of dollars. A Massachusetts court recently held that an owner’s rejection of the contractor’s payment...more
In the building industry, a predetermined strategy and response to construction defect claims are important factors to minimizing liability. Join Winstead attorney Frank Carroll as he outlines how to use governing...more
Just because a construction project is closed, does not mean that the contractor is off the hook when problems arise, like a leaking roof. A contractor’s obligation to address defective work can extend several years after...more
Construction defect cases often involve damage claims beyond simply the cost to repair the allegedly defective unit or component. These consequential damages may include damages for loss of use, expenses for mitigation and...more
19th Annual Top Gun Premier Midwest Construction Claims Webinar Series - Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event...more
On the latest Law Brief® episode, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, joins Host Richard Schoenstein to discuss the legal implications of building collapses, and more common partial collapses. David...more
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract...more
Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. J.D. Long Masonry, Inc., No. 1:16-cv-00933, 2019 BL 336852, (D. Md. Sept. 9, 2019) - On September 9, 2019, a Maryland federal court awarded Skanska USA Building, Inc. (“Skanska”) compensatory...more
United Illuminating Company v. Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. v. Cherry Hill Construction Co., Inc., et al. v. GEI Consultants, Inc., et al., 3:18-cv-00327-WWE (D. Conn. 2019) - In 2010 The United Illuminating Company...more
McMillin Homes Constr., Inc. v. National Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 35 Cal.App.5th 1042 (2019); Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal, Division One, Case No. D074219 (June 5, 2019). McMillin Homes Construction, Inc....more