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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building.

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DuPont Resolves PFAS Claims with Delaware

Green Building Law Update

The Companies will fund up to an additional $25 million if they settle similar claims with other states for more than $50 million. DuPont was and is involved in the development of PFAS and consumer and industrial products made with PFAS. $50 agreed in January to pay agreed to pay Chemours $4 Billion in an arbitration.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. It covers the damages caused by faulty work, product failure, or other causes. It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. office of Akerman. . COVID-19 Testing: At What Cost Privacy?

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

Constructlaw

Most frequently, the Economic Loss Doctrine bars negligence claims. Its outer bounds begin with intentional torts, and most jurisdictions do not apply the Economic Loss Doctrine to fraud claims. Weyerhaeuser, a designer and manufacturer of lumber products, sold wooden support joists to Dream Finders Homes.