Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Sometimes Carriers Have to Defend Chinese Drywall Cases

Newport News, Virginia U.S. Post Office and Co...
Newport News, Virginia U.S. Post Office and Court House (1941) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Well, I’m back from vacation and almost dug out from under the stack that was on my desk when I returned and can now get back to Musings.  Thanks for awaiting my return (I’m sure it was with baited breath 🙂 )

I have spoken here at Construction Law Musings on the Dragas line of cases that essentially came to the conclusion that no good deed goes unpunished.  Just last week, while I was happily at the beach, the Eastern District of Virginia Federal Court decided a case that required an insurer to defend a Chinese Drywall claim against a general contractor.

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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