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Iowa Supreme Court Reaffirms Rule That Faulty Workmanship Is Not an Occurrence, Leaving Question of Statutory Fraud for Another...

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In Dostart v. Columbia Insurance Group, the Iowa Supreme Court reaffirmed the rule — in Iowa, and many other jurisdictions — that faulty workmanship by a contractor does not constitute an “occurrence” as defined in a standard...more

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Recent Florida Court Decision Provides Important Lesson on Construction Defect Damages

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The recent Florida appellate case of Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga provides an important lesson regarding damages for construction defects – that damages for construction defects must be proven based on costs of...more

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"Supreme Court Rules Most Collateral Warranties Are Not Construction Contracts" in Abbey Healthcare v Simply [2024] UKSC 23

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On 9 July 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously held that collateral warranties deriving from or reflective of the primary building contract, and merely promising continued construction, are not generally considered agreements...more

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