/ ABOUT THE CLAIM: In the wake of recent major hurricane, Guardian received a call from one of its insurance carrier-clients on behalf of a Louisiana policy holder. This owner of a 5,000 sf commercial building (a warehouse) had already filed a claim, and commenced work, repairing his roof and plywood decking. But he expressed concern to his insurance company...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to a Southern Florida apartment complex to investigate alleged construction defects; specifically, our experts were asked by the insurance carrier's counsel to determine whether reported damages were the result of inherent construction deficiencies, deferred maintenance or recent storm activity. A review of plans indicated a complex comprised of 2 main structures,...