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#90:  Government Contractor Immunity

NH Construction Law

A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. Spearin does not address tort liability to third parties injured by defective designs.

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Which Insurance Carrier Is Responsible for Damages on a Construction Project? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss. In 2006, the home was severely damaged due to a fire. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e.,

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CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Optional Arbitration clause » April 20, 2006. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Categories.

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constructionattorneyblog: Optional Arbitration clause

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. » April 24, 2006. N/S Corporation , 2006 WL 985753 (6th Cir., Copyright Notice.

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constructionattorneyblog: FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HOLDS.

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.   In May 2006, First Cellular was acquired by Alltel. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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constructionattorneyblog: New Lennar Opinion issued

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer » April 20, 2006.

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constructionattorneyblog: Incorporating AAA Rules gives arbitrator.

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. 2006) (same); Terminix Int’l Co., Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.