by Kent Holland | Sep 19, 2024 | Newsletter Article
In an indemnification clause between a contractor and project owner, the words “agents and representatives” did not require the contractor to indemnify a particular employee of consulting firm as an “agent” of the Owner. The project agreements did not contain any...
by Kent Holland | Jul 25, 2024 | Newsletter Article
A car driver drove over a downed telecommunications line owned by Cox Company, resulting in claimed damages to the individual and his car. The driver filed suit against Cox and Cable Man, Inc., a company under contract to Cox to provide maintenance and repair of...
by Kent Holland | Feb 12, 2024 | Newsletter Article
An individual walking on a sidewalk next to a building being constructed in New York City suffered injuries when a section of steel tubing that was being hoisted fell onto him from 11 stories up. It fell through a three-foot gap between the building and a sidewalk...
by Kent Holland | Jun 23, 2022 | Newsletter Article
Owner of a tract of land (Wilevco) leased the land to a general merchandising store (Fred’s), and Wilevco then hired a contractor who constructed a new store. Five years after construction, a shopper fell on a curb in front of the main door to the store. This...
by Kent Holland | May 31, 2022 | Newsletter Article
General contractor and its CGL carrier were sued by a subcontractor’s employee for injuries sustained when hit by truck driven by another subcontractor while working on site. The CGL moved for summary judgment on the basis that an exclusion in the policy barred...
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