Builder's Risk Coverage for Construction Defects and Accidents Caused by Defective Workmanship
Navigating Mere Defective Workmanship, Accidents and External Causes, Express Exclusions
Recording of a 90-minute CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will discuss the scope of builder's risk insurance (BRI) coverage for construction accidents and defects caused by defective workmanship, accidents, and external causes.
Outline
- Physical damage or loss vs. mere defective workmanship
- Accidents and external causes
- Express exclusions for defective workmanship
- Inherent vice and latent defect exclusion
Benefits
The panel will review these and other crucial issues:
- Anatomy of a typical builders risk policy, coverage, and coverage extensions;
- Factors courts look at in determining whether a construction defect has caused physical damage or loss triggering BRI coverage;
- BRI exclusions, anti-concurrent causation language, and ensuing loss applicable to claims for defective workmanship; and
- Interplay between coverage for defective workmanship under builders risk and commercial general liability policies.
Faculty
James P. (Jamie) Bobotek
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Mr. Bobotek guides clients through all phases of development and construction of commercial properties, including... | Read More
Mr. Bobotek guides clients through all phases of development and construction of commercial properties, including preparation, review and negotiation of development, design, construction, design-build, and related agreements. He also counsels clients in analyzing insurance coverage claims, formulating risk management strategies, and developing contractual insurance requirements. Mr. Bobotek has secured many favorable outcomes for commercial policyholders on CGL, builder’s risk, commercial property, business interruption, E&O, cyber, professional liability, D&O, pollution, fidelity and other claims.
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Matthew D. (Matt) Stockwell
Special Counsel
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Mr. Stockwell is an experienced counselor and litigator and has handled high-profile insurance coverage and... | Read More
Mr. Stockwell is an experienced counselor and litigator and has handled high-profile insurance coverage and construction disputes. He represents construction companies, owners and developers in all aspects of contract negotiations, payment disputes and litigation. Mr. Stockwell focuses on avoiding potential conflict early, through procurement of insurance policies and in the contract stage, but has also assisted clients in recovering more than $250 million in litigation and arbitration.
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