/ / No rest for the hurricane weary /Amidst dangerous flooding at Yellowstone and record heat affecting much of the nation, we’re reminding everyone that June 1st officially marked the beginning of hurricane season. After the loss of life and financial devastation of last year’s Hurricane Ida, one of the storms that rendered 2021 the third most active hurricane...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE / A Southwest homeowner’s association had grown tired of the cracks in their asphalt roadways and concrete sidewalks. They expressed concern not only about aesthetics but about vehicle damage and pedestrian safety. The HOA’s main complaints were diminishment of expected longevity, necessitating premature capital expenditures. Subsequently, they filed suit against their developer for...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM  / Not too long ago, Guardian’s surety experts were called in to consult on a bond claim in the Midwest. The $30 million contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers covered dredging operations on a major waterway when it was discovered that the dredge materials contained PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Because PCBs are highly toxic, their disposal is highly...