by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | differing site conditions, Newsletter Article
In some parts of the country, subsurface conditions create great financial risks for contractors. The Differing Site Conditions clause is one of the tools owners use to remove some of the risk and, therefore, maintain competition in the bidding process. Generally, a...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article, standard of care
An employee of a project owner sued the engineer and contractor for injuries he sustained when he fell through a partially open hatch door on the mezzanine level of a catwalk in his employer’s production area. He claimed that the engineer (CRS Sirrine) was...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
A contractor sought recovery from its commercial general liability (CGL) policy for damages that the project owner claimed for water leakage and damage caused by the Exterior Insulation System furnished and installed by the contractor. The insurance company filed a...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Contractor began construction on a $4.2 million home for Cher (movie star and singer/entertainer) based on a oral agreement that Cher would execute a written contract that had allegedly been negotiated between the parties. Although Cher is alleged to have promised to...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
According to a benchmarking study by CNA/Schinnerer for the AIA Trust, claims data show that the majority of claims against the design professional are brought by the owner client. As reported in AIA Architect (May 2000), 55 to 60 percent of claims against architects...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
When a painting subcontractor’s work proved to be defective, the prime contractor expended $10,000 for stripping and refinishing cabinets and woodwork, and then submitted a claim to its commercial general liability (CGL) insurance carrier to recover the costs. The...
Connect