Bill Lindsay: We successfully resolved several related construction defect claims for a steeply discounted value on behalf of a CGL insurer where contractors sought coverage for claims of faulty synthetic stucco, resulting in damage to several hotel buildings developed by a national chain. Extended Stay America v. Quaker Windows v. Schmitz & […]

Chris Pickett: Our client’s named insured was the general contractor for new residential construction. The homeowner sued after claiming that defective construction resulted in water and mold damage to the property, as well as mental suffering related to mold exposure. We obtained summary judgment by arguing that damage to the […]

Joe Postel: Hartford Cas. Ins. Co. v. Construction Builders In Motion, Inc., 966 F.Supp.2d 777 (N.D. Ill. 2013)

David Osborne: 07 cv 4454, 2008 WL 3286986, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60444 (N.D.Ill. Aug. 8, 2008) (obtained summary judgment applying business risk exclusions j(5) and j(6) in favor of client, finding no duty to defend or indemnify contractor in building collapse case)

Joe Postel: Prisco Serena Sturm Architects, Ltd. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., 126 F.3d 886 (7th Cir. 1997)