Accident
Building Owner or Contractor - Who is Liable for Accident Caused by Inadequate Building Component?
February 7th, 2018
A commercial building does not have sufficient anchors for window washing equipment, and the employee of a window washing contractor tragically falls to his death. Is that situation the building owner’s problem or the contractor’s problem? A Cali…
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Categories: Construction
Damage from Defective Construction Was an “Occurrence” Leading to Insurance Coverage
June 15th, 2016
The Iowa Supreme Court has weighed in on the issue of whether damage arising from defective construction work can be an “occurrence” triggering insurance coverage. It appears that the damages awarded after a jury trial included both remedial work…
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About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.