Litigating Claims

Pre COVID-19 Construction Cost Estimates Are Likely Outdated

By Andrew Podolski on March 15th, 2023

Posted in Community Associations, Litigating Claims

In New Jersey (and virtually all other states), construction defect cases for common interest community associations are heavily reliant on expert witnesses. Even if a building system is obviously defective — in that windows leak every time it rains, cracks have developed in walls, and sidewalks have sunken from improper soil… Continue reading

How You Can Mitigate Construction Disputes with Contractors

By Stark & Stark on June 5th, 2019

Posted in Insurance Coverage & Liability, Litigating Claims

Having construction work or renovations done on your home is certainly an exciting, but undoubtedly stressful time. In fact, the process from selecting a suitable (and experienced) contractor to completion of the project can be downright daunting at times. As a homeowner myself, who coincidentally is going through this very… Continue reading

Lakeside at North Haledon Condominium Construction Defect Case Successfully Settled for $7.4 Million

By Stark & Stark on October 20th, 2016

Posted in Community Associations, Litigating Claims, News

Stark & Stark Shareholders Randy Sawyer and Andrew Podolski have successfully settled the Lakeside at North Haledon Condominium construction defect case for $7.4 Million. The case involved serious design and construction defect claims which caused damage to common elements from water infiltration through and around stucco, manufactured stone veneer (MSV)… Continue reading

Insurers of General Contractors Can No Longer Hide Behind Business Risk in Refusing to Defend Their Insureds in Construction Defect Litigation

By Gene Markin on July 22nd, 2015

Posted in Case Studies, Community Associations, Insurance Coverage & Liability, Litigating Claims

Generally speaking, a contractor’s commercial general liability (“CGL”) policy is designed to cover personal injury or property damage caused by an accident resulting from the contractor’s work. The policy is not meant to be a guarantee of the contractor’s work and therefore does not cover damages to the work itself… Continue reading

Understanding the Relationship Between the Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Building Inspector for Construction Defects

By Donald B. Brenner on March 6th, 2015

Posted in Litigating Claims

Unitowners in condominium associations and homeowners in homeowner associations are often confused about the legal responsibilities of design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and municipal building officials and building inspectors regarding construction of their homes. This blog is intended to briefly clarify and explain the relationship among these various people and… Continue reading

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