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Category Archives: Construction Law News
Summary Judgment Affirmed On Harassment Claim But Reversed On Retaliation Claim.
Plaintiff worked for a construction company. Her supervisors used foul language, referred to a woman with large breasts as “Double D,” told plaintiff she was lucky because women had multiple orgasms, and asked her whether women “got off” when they used … Continue reading
Posted in Construction Law News, Discrimination Law News, Employment Law News, Legal News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Law News
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Original Complaint Did Not Give Rise To A Builder’s Claim For Equitable Indemnity Against A City.
A homeowner’s association’s original complaint against a builder alleged various building violations. Government Code section 901 provides: “The date upon which a cause of action for equitable indemnity or partial equitable indemnity accrues shall be the date upon which a defendant … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Construction Law News, Government Law News, Indemnity Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News
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Unlicensed General Contractor Required To Disgorge All Compensation For Its Services.
A dispute over a construction project went to arbitration. One party argued the unlicensed general contractor was required to disgorge all compensation for services pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 7031, but the arbitrator rejected the argument and found for … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Arbitration Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Damages Law News, Legal News
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Coverage Excluded For Ordinance or Law Under Homeowners Policy.
Plaintiffs’ homeowners policy reads: “We do not insure under any coverage for any loss which is caused by one or more of the items below, regardless of whether the event occurs suddenly or gradually, involves isolated or widespread damage, arises from … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Construction Law News, Contract Law News, Insurance Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Law News
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Real Estate Development Conviction Vis-À-Vis The Clean Air Act.
The CEO of a real estate development company was convicted of violating the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. §85.]. In his appeal, he complained about a jury instruction: “You may find that the defendant acted knowingly if you find beyond a … Continue reading
Posted in Construction Law News, Consumer Protection Law News, Legal News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Law News, Real Estate Law News
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You Go First. No, After You.
Civil Code §910 requires a homeowner to serve notice of a construction defect claim to commence the prelitigation process before bringing a lawsuit. But §912 requires the builder to provide certain documents. The homeowners claimed they needed the documents before … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Construction Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News, Real Estate Law News
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