/ ABOUT THE CLAIM, CASE OR ISSUE Reports of recurring water intrusion at a well-over century-old building led to a request for a full forensic investigation. The subject property is a three-story mass masonry building, originally constructed in the early 1900s. It features key elements of the era including a two-story portico, cast stone cornice and pilasters, and clay tile...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE At a luxury oceanfront resort, a glazing subcontractor found itself in the legal crosshairs. Plaintiffs alleged that newly installed guestroom windows and sliding glass doors were defectively installed, causing leaks that allowed water intrusion. This, they claimed, led to staining, finish damage, and other moisture‑related concerns inside the suites. In filings, the plaintiffs...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE Recently, a member of the YA construction defects team was called upon to provide forensic litigation support by one of the firm’s insurance carrier clients. The carrier's insured, an architect, was being sued by the owner of a newly built condominium tower alleging widespread moisture intrusion and related damage. The architect had designed...