ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE For those who follow these construction defect case studies closely, you’ll notice a thematic connection here to last month’s installment. On this case, too, the defendant was a framer, and he was being blamed for all sorts of water intrusion and damages across a large property. Guardian’s Construction Defect Group was called in by...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM An automobile accident turned into a property claim when one of the involved cars was propelled into a commercial building. The building, a warehouse of approximately 5000 square feet, is nestled in-between a series of other buildings, comprising a strip mall. The insurance carrier requested Guardian Group’s assistance not only in verifying cause and determining and...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM: / A complex of buildings serving as a beachside therapeutic retreat was the site of reported damages. The property insurance carrier asked Guardian Group’s Property & Casualty Group to inspect all of the various structures in relation to reported wind damage. Buildings on the property included a residence, an office, and eight small cabins. Though it...