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Building Owner Not Barred by "Waiver of Subrogation" Clause from Seeking Damages Against Contractors for Diesel Leak Harming "Nonwork" Property

2014-04-01 | Kent Holland

An AIA waiver of subrogation does not limit the owner's right to seek recovery for contractors' damage to non-work. Kent Holland relates a recent case.

Environmental

Chemical Spill in West Virginia: Where Does Liability Stop When Contamination Rolls Downhill?

2014-03-28 | Rodney J Taylor

While interesting to understand how it happened, Rod Taylor explains that learning why it occurred and the lessons are more important.

Environmental

Rational CPL Insurance Specifications

2014-03-01 | David Dybdahl

Dave Dybdahl describes the evolution of contractors pollution liability insurance and provides detailed specs.

Environmental

Train Derailment Pollution Releases

2014-02-01 | Rodney J Taylor

Several recent railway accidents involving crude oil shipments raise questions about safety and the ability to cover losses. Rod Taylor explains.

Environmental

Duty To Defend Environmental Claims

2013-11-01 | Rodney J Taylor

Whether something constitutes a "claim" for purposes of the duty to defend can cut both ways. Rod Taylor explains.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Covering Sinkhole Losses

2013-09-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Christopher Brophy describes the scope of sinkhole losses and available coverage.

Environmental

Revealing the Dark Secrets of Category 3 Water Exclusions

2013-09-01 | David Dybdahl

While most claims are being paid as Category 1 losses today, David Dybdahl expects that to end and offers options for coverage.

Environmental

Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion

2012-10-01 | Kent Holland

The limited pollution coverage available by endorsement is not sufficient to manage hydraulic fracturing risks. Kent Holland relates a recent case.

Environmental

CGL Absolute Pollution Exclusion Barred Coverage for Chinese Drywall Damages

2012-06-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland relates a case holding that reduced sulfur gases are a pollutant dispersed into the atmosphere.

Environmental

Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects

2012-04-01 | Rodney J Taylor

Rod Taylor discusses options for insuring claims arising out of the work of design professionals.

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