/ ABOUT THE CLAIM Recently Guardian Group’s Property & Casualty Group was asked to investigate alleged roof damage and interior moisture intrusion at a residence in the Southwest. The over 2000 square foot home was originally constructed in 1998 and utilized a steep-slope roofing system with asphalt shingles. Our client on this claim, the insurance carrier, asked Guardian’s construction and...

/ 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...