A general release of “unknown” claims through the effective date of the release does NOT bar “unaccrued” claims. This is especially important when it comes to fraud claims where the facts giving rise to the fraud may have occurred prior to the effective date in the release, but a party...

In a favorable case for insureds, the Fifth District Court of Appeal maintained that “when an insurer breaches an insurance contract, the insured is entitled to recover more than the pecuniary loss involved in the balance of the payments due under the policy in consequential damages, provided the damages were...

Lawsuits by an insured against an insurer that include a claim for declaratory relief are common when an insurer denies coverage.   The insured will argue that there are ambiguities in the policy.  One argument may pertain to the use or definition of a term...

Have you complied with your property insurance policy's post-loss policy obligations?   Has your property insurer argued that your failure to comply with post-loss policy obligations has resulted in you forfeiting insurance coverage?  Have you filed a lawsuit against your property insurer for coverage and the...

A construction lien needs to be recorded within 90 days from a lienor's final furnishing date.  This date is exclusive of punchlist or warranty-type work (i.e., repairs to lienor's own work).   A lienor's final furnishing date will be included in the construction lien as the lienor's last...

It is important to ensure you consult with counsel when it comes to Miller Act payment bond rights and defenses.  One consideration is the type of "labor" that can be pursued against a Miller Act payment bond.  The opinion in Prime Mechanical Service, Inc. v....