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Harper│Hayes Attorney Thom Williams to Present at NBI’s Seminar on Commercial General Liability Policies

On December 14, 2017, Harper│Hayes PLLC attorney Thom Williams will join six other attorneys from Seattle’s legal community as faculty for the National Business Institute’s seminar, “Commercial General Liability Policy: The Complete Guide.” Thom’s presentation will focus on an insurer’s duties to defend, indemnify, and settle. Register now or order…
Thom Williams
December 13, 2017
Construction DefectsGreg HarperInsurance CoverageThom Williams

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

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…
Gregory Harper
December 11, 2017
Charles DavisConstruction DefectsInsurance CoverageTodd Hayes

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

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…
Todd Hayes
November 10, 2017
Greg HarperInsurance CoverageThom Williams

Harper | Hayes Negotiates Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Favor of Local Business in Environmental Insurance Coverage Action

In 2014, a local equipment rental business was sued in an environmental lawsuit involving the cleanup of hazardous materials that had purportedly been released as far back as the 1950s. The business retained Harper | Hayes, which secured a dismissal of the cleanup lawsuit and brought a separate coverage lawsuit…
Thom Williams
June 21, 2017
Greg HarperInsurance Coverage

Scotsman Guide Article by Greg Harper On Property Insurance Issues Arising in Commercial and Multi-Family Sales Transactions

Greg Harper, a founding member of Harper | Hayes, authored an article in the November, 2009 edition of the Scotsman Guide, entitled "Property Insurance Between Owners." In the article, Greg examines several insurance issues that arise in the purchase and sale of commercial and multi-family properties. A copy of the…
Harper│Hayes PLLC
November 25, 2009

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