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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? Contractor liability for property damage.

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#126:  The Federal False Claims Act

NH Construction Law

The federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. § imposes liability for knowingly making a false or fraudulent “claim,” or a false record or statement material to such a claim, in order to obtain funds from the federal government. § 3729 et seq., 31 U.S.C. § § 3729(b)(2). Supervalu Inc.

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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents

Best Practices Construction Law

Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries. For employers, criminal liability for job site construction accidents is more and more a concern. Prosecutors claim the employer was pushing the men to work faster because the project was behind schedule.

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Analysis of a Professional Loss

Construction Business Owner

on a Saturday, and Stan Appleman, a Southeast-based general contractor, sat in his office sorting through papers. However, this day was different, and his mind was focused on a denied professional liability claim. . It was 5:30 a.m.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . Does a carpenter need insurance?

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Henry administrators probe events in lead up to collapse

Construction Enquirer

. “Regrettably, the majority of staff have been made redundant and we are supporting them in making the appropriate claims to the Redundancy Payments Office. “We We continue our work to gather information about the assets and liabilities of the business and understand the events leading up to the insolvency.

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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

United States , the plaintiff-contractor agreed with the defendant-federal government to build a post office in which plaster column models and ornamental work were to be supplied by the government. The claims were made by the contractor on its own behalf, as well as on the behalf of its subcontractor. A Transportation Example.

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