/ ABOUT THE CLAIM, CASE, OR ISSUE: The developer of a high-rise apartment building had filed suit against its general contractor. In addition to typical construction defect allegations there was widespread noise complaints which had led the developer to believe its contractors had built thin, under-insulated, or otherwise faulty walls. From the day of move-in and onward, tenants complained they...

/ / / / / / / / ABOUT THE CLAIM YA’s forensic experts were called into a parking garage case at the request of the insurance carrier’s counsel. Their insured, a concrete contractor who had uniquely served (and was covered) in both his manufacturing and installation capacities, was being sued for $12MM. The principal claimed widespread cracking throughout his...

/ About the Claim / YA Group was retained by the legal team working on behalf of a large developer. They sought a comprehensive evaluation of the manifest defects and a breakdown of culpability, including their architect’s standard of care. Had their architect failed them or might they have claims against others or even product manufacturers? Specifically, the case involved a...