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Design and Professional Liability

Negligent Misrepresentation: Chipping Away at the Design Professional's Protection under the Economic Loss Doctrine

2001-03-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

The merits and failings of the economic loss doctrine as applied to the design professions have been continually debated. Learn how relatively recent court opinions have signaled further erosion of the protection that the doctrine provides.

Additional Insured Issues

Where There Is a Right, There Is a Remedy—Except in Illinois

2001-02-01 | Joseph P Postel

In a recent opinion, the Illinois Appellate Court denied pro rata reimbursement to an insurer whose policy afforded additional insured status to a project owner and general contractor This article explains where the court went wrong when it ruled that the doctrine of equitable contribution did not apply because the two policies insured different risks

Construction Defect Coverage

Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship

2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how contractors navigate insurance coverage for mold issues due to defective workmanship, including legal interpretations and policy implications.

Construction Liability Insurance

How Well Does That Blanket Cover You?

2001-02-01 | Ann Hickman

Blanket additional insured endorsements are useful tools for preventing administrative oversights and reducing paperwork, but they also carry risks for both the named and additional insureds. Discover methods contractors and subcontractors can use to minimize the risks of breaching their contracts when using blanket AI endorsements.

Construction Defect Coverage

Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship

2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how contractors navigate insurance coverage for mold issues due to defective workmanship, including legal interpretations and policy implications.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insureds and Completed Operations

2001-01-01 | W Jeffrey Woodward

Learn how construction contracts address additional insured status and completed operations claims, and explore the implications of recent court decisions on these practices.

Design and Professional Liability

What Is Subrogation ... and Why Is My Contract Waiving It?

2000-12-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

Do you really know what you're doing when you sign a waiver of subrogation? Ken Slavens explains what it is and how it helps you manage risk.

Design and Professional Liability

Professional Liability: Are Contractors Adequately Protected?

2000-12-01 | Fred Muse

Fred Muse discusses as the lines of responsibility between design firms and contractors merge and contractors are assuming nontraditional risk whether their core insurance coverages are being addressed.

Construction Defect Coverage