construction defect News

Nevada Construction Defect Reform Bill Dies in Senate

Proposed Nevada construction defect lawsuit reforms that were criticized as “window dressing” by the building industry died in the Senate. AB401 sponsored by Democratic Assembly Speaker John Oceguera failed on 9-12 vote. The bill would have set a three-year statute …

South Carolina Moves Forward with Construction Defect Bill

Insurers in South Carolina may find themselves on the losing side over a battle to prevent construction defects from being covered under a general commercial liability (CGL) policy. The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill (S.431) that would reverse …

Kentucky Condo Owners Await Ruling Over Shoddy Construction

A group of condominium owners in northern Kentucky is hoping a judge’s ruling will give them an opportunity to collect several million dollars from a defunct construction company they say did shoddy work on their homes. Campbell Circuit Judge Julie …

Insurers Oppose South Carolina Bill on Construction Defects

Insurers have come out against a move by South Carolina lawmakers to extend general liability policies to include construction defects. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) says such a move would add to loss costs and potentially lead …