// ABOUT THE CLAIM The YA Surety Team was called in by the surety backing an almost $10MM bonded project after the general contractor defaulted. The construction project involved the conversion of a long‑vacant warehouse on an active military base in the Southeast. The end goal: modern office lofts. Adaptive reuse projects like this are common in government and military...

/ 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 CLAIM A homeowner reported that strong winds had damaged his roof, allowing water into the kitchen and causing problems with the vinyl tile flooring that included lifting and tenting there and in adjacent rooms. The small suburban home’s claim seemed straightforward: a storm rolls through, shingles lift, water follows. But as with many investigations, the easy answer didn’t...