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July 24, 2008

Discusses coverage for collapse and hidden decay under the businessowners form.

Discontinued OperationsCoverage for the Insured Q My insured is selling his lumberyard business and will cease all operations, although the corporation…

July 24, 2008

Is damage to two sections of property from same storm one deductible or two?

July 24, 2008

Damage to Property Exclusion Applies to Undamaged Flooring? Our insured is a flooring subcontractor who installs hardwood floors. While in the process…

July 24, 2008

When an insured leaves the faucet on and water is restored and overflows the sink, is there coverage?

Crops Include Pumpkins under Property Form We have an insured who had a large number of pumpkins bought from farmers to sell during a fall festival.…

July 24, 2008

Completed Operations Coverage for Damaged Mirror Q We have a question involving coverage under a businessowners liability policy (BP 00 06 01 97).…

Builders Risk Coverage and the Meaning of "Completion" Most builders risk policies have a condition, among others, that states coverage will end when…

Limited Partnerships Under a CGL Form Q One of our clients has questioned us on who is an insured under the CGL form with reference to limited partnerships.…

July 24, 2008

Discusses legal aspects of building coverage when insured by both landlord and tenant under different policies.