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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

Levelset

In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Can the property owner file a claim, or does the contractor need to submit it? Minnesota requires $100,000 per occurrence.

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Illinois Nixes Statute of Limitations where Asbestos is Discharged into the Environment

Construction Lawyer

The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that repeals both the Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose for construction if there is an alleged injury resulting from "the discharge into the environment of asbestos." See Senate Bill 2221. The bill has been sent to the governor who is expected to sign it. This raises profound issues.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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. The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from the Minnesota supreme court that approved legislation that effectively wiped out that states statute of repose.

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6 Best Breathable Work Boots

Work Gearz

Why look specifically for breathability, when you want work boots to protect from injury, water, and often the cold? We asked a group of professionals involved in heavy-duty physical labor at construction sites, on farms, and in industrial settings to test work boots that claim breathability as a selling attribute.

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Are American Made Work Boots Higher Quality?

Work Gearz

This is an assurity that claims that every American made work boot that you use meets some very rigid standards. . With their headquarters in Red Wing, Minnesota, these boots manufacture boots for almost every job whether it is indoor or outdoor. Are Red Wing Boots made in the USA?

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

I started as an Admin Assistant then moved to Work Comp Claims help, to full time Safety, to Safety Director. Bonnie Lunzer, Claims Manager at Parsons Electric How did you get into the construction industry ? As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

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. " The final paragraph, § 21.4,  governed situations where the subcontractor asserts claims against the owner or architect.