The Fairfax, Virginia Circuit Court recently reminded us all of how strictly the Virginia courts will read an insurance policy or contract. In Dent v. Allstate Indemnity Co., the court looked at a homeowners policy and whether coverage existed for a flooded basement. The key language was found in the Virginia Water Damage endorsement and […]
Sometimes Good Deeds Go Punished in Construction
As all of us are aware in the construction world, aside from green building, some of the biggest headlines are reserved for Chinese drywall claims. While contractors that got caught using this inferior product may want to do the right thing and fix issues for homeowners, they need to be careful. Recently, the U. S. […]