by Kent Holland | Feb 13, 2019 | Newsletter Article
Homeowner’s insurance policy carrier denied coverage for losses that occurred in connection with construction of an addition to the homeowner’s house that was to serve as an observatory. The addition included construction of a telescope support system that included...
by Kent Holland | Feb 13, 2019 | Newsletter Article
Property damage caused by a subcontractor’s faulty work does not meet the definition of an “occurrence” under the CGL insurance policy because faulty work is not fortuitous. This Ohio Supreme Court decision differs from the coverage determinations of the courts of...
by Kent Holland | Jan 22, 2019 | Newsletter Article
A homeowner insurance policy was required to defend the homeowner/seller of a house against a personal liability lawsuit by a purchaser that alleged damages resulting from a rock slide allegedly caused by the seller’s breach of contract and negligence. The carrier...
by Kent Holland | Jan 2, 2018 | Newsletter Article, professional liability exclusion
Professional Liability Exclusion Case Where a construction excavator struck an unmarked petroleum pipeline causing a massive explosion and rupture, the commercial general liability (CGL) excess insurance carrier of the pipeline owner, Kinder Morgan, settled claims...
by Kent Holland | Jan 14, 2015 | Newsletter Article
A subcontractor’s CGL policy was held not to cover costs for removing and replacing a brick wall due to defective installation of joint tape that had been used by the subcontractor to seal the blue board insulation before constructing the brick wall....
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