Source: Distinguished Programs A mechanical contractor was performing maintenance services on a hydraulically driven conveyor system within a manufacturing facility. The system was not locked out appropriately and a hydraulic release occurred when a fitting  was removed. The hydraulic fluid was released into a drain that was situated adjacent to the system and discharged  into […]

Source: Distinguished Programs As part of the renovations of a historic building, an electrical contractor installed new electrical lines. The installation required several holes to be cut in the ceiling. Due to the age of the building, the insulation was asbestos-containing.  By cutting into the ceiling, the contractor unknowingly disturbed and released asbestos fibers throughout […]

Source: Distinguished Programs A GC was constructing a new office building. One level of subsurface parking was included in the construction plans.  During excavation activities, the GC struck a former UST with a backhoe resulting in the release of the remaining  contents of the tank. It was determined that the UST was associated with a […]

Source: Distinguished Programs A utility contractor was replacing a municipal water line to a commercial building. During the excavation of the old line, the contractor struck an adjacent sewer  line, causing the release of sewage into the basement and the surrounding area. Costs to clean up the sewage were close to $300,000.

Source: Distinguished Programs A street and road contractor was responsible for repaving a major highway that was adjacent to a creek. At the end of the day, a tack coat was sprayed onto the  sub-base prior to paving activities, which were to commence the following day. An overnight thunderstorm washed the tack coat into the […]

Source: https://distinguished.com/, April 28, 2023 In this blog post, we’ll discuss the most common scenarios and provide insights to help you advise your clients on appropriate coverage. By staying informed, you can assist your clients in protecting themselves and their businesses from potential claims. Don’t miss out on these critical insights into environmental and construction […]

Source: https://www.montrosepress.com/, May 13, 2022 By: Anna Lynn Winfrey In February 2021, less than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Montrose County School District needed to shut down two schools because of another health hazard: asbestos. A roofing contractor improperly handled materials containing asbestos at Centennial Middle School and Olathe Middle School in 2019 and […]

Source: https://www.pnj.com/, November 11, 2021 By: Alex Miller Brown Construction of Northwest Florida and Midway Water System have both released their warning letter responses to the cross-connection that contaminated drinking water at about 340 homes in Gulf Breeze’s Soundside Drive neighborhood. The two new responses come after the city of Gulf Breeze’s after-action report was released Nov. 1. The […]

Source: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/, October 26, 2021 By: Michael Majchrowicz All eyes were on Biscayne Bay following an instance in which sediment appeared to spew into the water from a state-run construction site near the MacArthur Causeway on Friday, further jeopardizing the ever-vulnerable marine ecosystem that helps ensure a clean water supply for South Florida. That came […]

Source: https://www.lexology.com/, October 5, 2021 By: Melanie A. McDonald, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Applying Louisiana law, a recent federal court decision exemplifies why policyholders should thoroughly read claims-made policies to understand when notice is due to insurers and truthfully complete policy applications. In Admiral Insurance Company v. Dual Trucking, Inc.,1 the Court determined the insurer, […]

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/, July 9, 2021 By: william Dean A lawsuit claims negligence during construction of Oak Hill Estates caused significant water damage to their property. The suit, filed by Ed Dunn Road residents Kenneth and Jessica Davis, seeks monetary relief for damages, interests, punitive damages, legal costs and other relief deemed appropriate. Read more.

Source: https://www.mondaq.com/, October 22, 2020 By: Kathy Maus and J. Blake Hunter, Butler Weihmuller Latz Craig LLP Many commercial general liability policies contain an exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) exclusion, which bars coverage under specific circumstances when EIFS is used in construction. EIFS is also known as synthetic stucco and generally refers to a […]