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Illinois court asked: Are defects covered by general liability insurance?

Construction Dive

The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

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Illinois Contractors Face Liability for Subcontractors' Unpaid Wages

ENR Construction

A new state law will increase contractors' liability starting July 1, with exemptions for public projects and union labor.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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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.