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OWNER HAD HOLES IN FLOOR, AND IN ITS CGL INSURANCE PROGRAM
A construction project owner is not covered by the insurance policy it purchased for a claim arising when the structural engineer (an independent contractor to the architect) fell through the floor at the project site according to a recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision. The case is Cable Mills LLC v Coakley Pierpan Dolan and Collins… Read More »OWNER HAD HOLES IN FLOOR, AND IN ITS CGL INSURANCE PROGRAM
No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Self-service modes of business can create risks not present with over-the-counter sales.  In a recent Massachusetts case Bowers v Wile’s the top Court found that a path, made up of ‘river stones’ with goods for sale displayed on it, sited right next to the walkway to the store, created an ongoing risk that someone would… Read More »No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Litigation nightmare $900,000 subcontract >$1M verdict
Litigation has been called the sport of kings.  In my opinion, it is a bad way to solve problems or to answer questions. A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case involving a dispute between a sitework sub and a GC started with the typical mutual accusations – the sub claimed the GC got in its… Read More »Litigation nightmare $900,000 subcontract >$1M verdict
Insurance for construction work related virus personal injury and health harms to others – covered, excluded or limited?
VIRUS RELATED WORK INJURIES An injured person may claim that a company’s failure to take to reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of the Corona virus at its place of business makes out an accidental event that led to bodily injury. WORKERS COMP – AUTOMATIC BUT LIMITED Hurt at work? Every employer must provide workers… Read More »Insurance for construction work related virus personal injury and health harms to others – covered, excluded or limited?
General Contractor Blocked from Enjoying Additional Insured Defense Coverage Due to the Cross-Liability Exclusion
Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court unpublished decision adds to confusion over the already complex system for additional insured coverage. Phoenix Bay State v First Financial Insurance Mass Appeals Court 2020 PARTIES General                Phoenix Subcontractor    Lanco Sub’s Insurer      FFIC Suit                       Lanco employee v Phoenix Policy                   Phoenix demands defense as an additional insured on Lanco… Read More »General Contractor Blocked from Enjoying Additional Insured Defense Coverage Due to the Cross-Liability Exclusion

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Charles W. Cobb

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Newton MA 02460

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