Homeowners Policy and Chinese Drywall Damage

A federal judge has ruled that a homeowner’s insurance policy does not have to pay for damages caused by faulty Chinese drywall.  With Chinese drywall continuing to be a concern for homeowners, the judge’s ruling could affect how thousands of lawsuits byRead 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 »

Property Damage to Non-faulty Work

S.C. Supreme Court reaffirms ruling on “no occurrence” Home builders in South Carolina are still partially protected under the standard General Liability policy form against the “no occurrence” claim denial strategy used by many insurance carriers to totally deny workmanship claims for both faulty andRead The Full Article »

The Cost of Hiring Illegal Aliens

Contractor facing up to $1 million in fines and 10 years Was it worth it? That is the question Horry County contractor Daron Keith Stalvey is probably asking himself after pleading guilty to hiring illegal immigrants and tax evasion. TheRead The Full Article »