by Kent Holland | May 22, 2017 | Newsletter Article
A condominium complex sustained consequential damages resulting from rainwater infiltration from roof leaks and leaking windows, due to alleged defective work of a construction subcontractor. The condo association filed suit against the prime contractor, among others,...
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....
by Kent Holland | Jun 27, 2013 | duty to defend, Newsletter Article
Under Connecticut law it was held that a CGL carrier had a duty to defend its named insured, swimming pool construction prime contractor, against suits by homeowners alleging cracking in their new pools due to defective workmanship by concrete supply subcontractors....
by Kent Holland | Jun 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
When an owner asserts a claim of negligent construction against a general contractor, the general contractor may seek to have its insurer provide a defense to the claims (i.e., pay for an attorney) under its commercial general liability (“CGL”) policy and, if the...
by Kent Holland | Feb 9, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Costs of ripping out and replacing defective work was held to be potentially covered as property damage under a CGL policy issued by Zurich American Insurance, where employees of the insured contractor caused a leak in steam pipes by improperly unpacking the pipe...
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