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Environmental
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.
Environmental
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
Environmental
Chemical Spill in West Virginia: Where Does Liability Stop When Contamination Rolls Downhill?
2014-03-28 | Rodney J Taylor
Environmental
Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion
2012-10-01 | Kent Holland
Environmental
CGL Absolute Pollution Exclusion Barred Coverage for Chinese Drywall Damages
2012-06-01 | Kent Holland
Environmental
Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects
2012-04-01 | Rodney J Taylor
