Did a subcontractor’s commercial general liability insurer have a duty to defend the project owner and construction manager in an injury lawsuit by the subcontractor’s employee? Scottsdale Insurance Company v. Columbia Insurance Group, Inc. United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2020). by Hugh Anderson Read More
Applicability of state building codes to a project undertaken by a bi-state commission created under the U.S. Constitution’s Compact Clause. Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission v. Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2021). by Hugh Anderson Read More
Applicability of statute that prohibits the contractual elimination of tort liability, to a contract clause waiving the right to subrogation. Rural Mutual Insurance Co. v. Lester Buildings, LLC. Supreme Court of Wisconsin (2019), by Hugh Anderson Read More
Project owner’s liability for delays arising from design review comments that deviated from the contractually-established design process. Appeals of RBC Construction Corp. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (2020), by Hugh Anderson Read More
Timeliness of construction defect claims—commencement of California’s 10 year statutory repose period. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. v. Superior Court. Court of Appeals of California (2020).by Hugh Anderson Read More