Injuries at Employer-provided Housing

Are they covered under Workers’ Compensation In the case at hand, a migrant worker was injured when he fell on a wet sidewalk at housing supplied by his employer. The bunkhouse rule was argued and the rule acknowledges that there are circumstancesRead The Full Article »

General Liability Claim for Toppled House Denied

In the case at hand, a contractor that was hired to build new piers for a house accidentally allowed the house to fall off the piers resulting in $26,000 in damages. The Connecticut Superior Court ruled that the business riskRead The Full Article »

Coffee Break Covered Under Workers’ Comp

In the case at hand, a New Jersey plumber was injured in an auto accident while driving to take a coffee break, with the permission of his employer.  He was injured while driving a company vehicle.  The plumber’s appointment wasRead The Full Article »

Builder General Liability Exclusions

A Brief History The building industry is constantly experimenting with new building products and techniques in an effort to reduce costs, become more efficient, and to add value. Sometimes these products don’t stand the test of time as unforeseen problemsRead The Full Article »