/ / 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 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...