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Harper│Hayes Obtains Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Condominium Association Client on the Eve of Trial

By Construction Defects, Greg Harper, Insurance Coverage, Thom Williams

In 2016, the President of the Board of a large condominium contacted the firm, initially inquiring whether insurance would cover water damage to 80,000 square feet of roof structure. Investigation revealed that the water intrusion was caused by the defective work of the roofing contractor that installed the roofing system…

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Court Rules Property Insurance Policy Covers “Faulty Construction,” “Faulty Maintenance,” and “Wet or Dry Rot”

By Charles Davis, Construction Defects, Insurance Coverage, Todd Hayes

Harper│Hayes PLLC lawyers recently obtained a summary judgment ruling that a condominium association’s property insurance policy covers damage from “faulty construction,” “faulty maintenance,” and “wet or dry rot.” In Westridge Townhomes Owners Association v. Great American Assurance Company, C16-1011RSM, 2017 WL 4957634 (W.D. Wash., October 31, 2017), the Court ruled…

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Harper | Hayes Secures $4 Million Property Insurance Recovery

By Construction Defects, Insurance Coverage, Todd Hayes

Harper│Hayes PLLC lawyers recently negotiated a $4 million recovery for a high rise apartment owner in Seattle. The owner was seeking coverage from its property insurer for water-related damage to the structural elements of the owner’s steel and concrete building. Harper│Hayes PLLC lawyers successfully argued the client’s “all-risk” insurance policy…

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