Punitive Damage Award Against Insurance Company Reversed by Supreme Court as Excessive
Bad Faith,Damages,Fraud,Insurance Issues,Punitive Damages,Settlement Agreement
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When State Farm Insurance refused a proposed settlement for the amount of its policy limit for a law suit arising out of an automobile accident, the matter went to trial and a jury returned a verdict against State Farm’s insured in the amount of three times the policy limit. State Farm paid the entire judgment [...]
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No Damage for Delay Clause Not Enforced
Damages,Delays,Foreseeable,Fraud,Indemnification,Interference with Contract,No-Damage-for-Delay,tortious interference
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A construction contractor was delayed in completing a road construction project by a flaw in the design provided by the project engineer. The project owner (Broward County, Florida) denied the contractor’s delay and impact claim, asserting that it was barred by a contract provision entitled “No Damages for Delay.” The courts held that to the [...]
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Action against Engineer for Recommending Rejection of MBE Firm’s Bid is Dismissed
ConstructionRisk.com Report Vol. #13, Issue #2
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bid rejection,bidder responsibility,bidder responsiveness,Fraud,Interference with Contract,MBE,minority business,tortious interference
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An MBE firm’s suit against an engineering firm for recommending rejection of its low bid on a public road project was dismissed on summary judgment which was affirmed on appeal. The causes of action included racial discrimination, tortious interference with business expectancy, and malpractice. The engineer was under contract to the county road commission and [...]
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