2014 California Construction Law Update
Approximately 2,000 bills were introduced in the California State Legislature during the 2013-2014 legislative session. Of these, 896 bills made it to Governor Brown’s desk and…
There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat When it Comes to Actual Damages Under SB 800
In 2002, the California State Legislature enacted S.B. 800 also known as the “Right to Repair Act” (Civil Code sections 895 et seq.). SB 800, which…
What You Need to Know About ISO’s New Additional Insured Endorsements
We all like “free,” right? Free samples at Costco. Jamba Juice’s buy one, get one free deals. Free wi-fi at your neighborhood Starbucks. And, if you’re…
It Was the Best of Times, it Was the Worst of Times
When was the last time you read your insurance policy? Anyone? Hands? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? I don’t blame you. Reading an insurance policy can be like…
Construction Defect Insurer’s Contribution to Settlement Does Not Avoid Equitable Contribution Claim By Coinsurer
As one construction defect insurer found out, simply chipping in, doesn’t mean having chipped in enough. In St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company v. Mountain West Farm…
Owner’s Insurance Broker Had No Duty to Inform Insured Subcontractor of Insolvency of Insurance Company
Construction projects can be fraught with risk whether it be design or construction defects, injuries to laborers or third parties or even damage to or destruction…
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