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A roofing contractor called Stonewater Roofing, Ltd. (Stonewater) challenged a Texas statute regulating public adjusters' conduct on the basis that the statute violates free speech and due process rights under the First and...more
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Texas issued helpful guidance to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals seeking coverage as an “additional insured” under policies issued by a business partner. On April 14, 2023,...more
A novel question arose over the past few years in residential construction law as to whether minors were subject to the contractual provisions in their parents’ purchase or construction contract. The contract typically has a...more
As of September 1, 2021, in a change to Texas caselaw that had been in place for over a century, Texas contractors now have protection in certain circumstances from liability for defective plans and specifications provided to...more
Texas Senate Bill 219, which governs liability for construction defects due to flaws in design documents, goes into effect on September 1, 2021. With a few exceptions, the statute will effectively wipe out the Texas Supreme...more
In a recent case, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the scope of the general contractor’s duty of care to its subcontractors’ employees on the project site. In JLB Builders, L.L.C. v. Hernandez, the Court upheld the trial...more
A property owner is generally liable for hazards on the property that injure others. On construction projects, this presents a significant risk for owners because there are always multiple hazards present, and the owner,...more
The Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision in Los Compadres Pescadores, L.L.C. v. Valdez provides new guidance regarding a commercial property owner’s protections against liability for injuries occurring on construction sites....more
As COVID-19 continues to result in government shutdown orders, labor shortages, and increased lead times to acquire materials, project owners, contractors, and subcontractors may begin to make claims of “force majeure,” or...more
Contractual breaches are serious and require an appropriate response. Sometimes the parties to a contract can work though a performance hiccup, however, there are many instances in which a party simply walks away from its...more
Many Texas contractors hold themselves out as “Insurance Claim Specialists” and offer to handle insurance claims for their homeowner customers. These Texas contractors may soon receive the final word as to whether their...more
In an opinion delivered last week, the Texas Supreme Court held that attorney’s fees are not recoverable under the Texas Construction Trust Fund Act. Dudley Construction, Ltd. v. ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., No. 16-0651 (Tex....more
The Supreme Court of Texas, interpreting Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code, affirmed that business property owners have broad protections against suits for injuries claimed by contractors, subcontractors...more