Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to consult upon a newly developed 8-story hotel in Florida. The construction problem in focus: the hotel's less-than-bespoke exterior. Shortly after the hotel's grand opening, the owners discovered discoloration and blotchiness on the paint job, over the stucco. The prospect of a potential 2 million dollar case against the general contractor (our client,...

When Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to the Southwest site of a recently completed subdivision, our experts expected to find, based upon a $5MM lawsuit, a project riddled with construction defects. Our carrier client and its counsel sought Guardian Groups' assistance to defend both the general contractor and the developer against the Homeowner Association (HOA), both covered under a...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to a Southern Florida apartment complex to investigate alleged construction defects; specifically, our experts were asked by the insurance carrier's counsel to determine whether reported damages were the result of inherent construction deficiencies, deferred maintenance or recent storm activity. A review of plans indicated a complex comprised of 2 main structures,...