Construction Defects : Litigation and Claims
Barry Zalma, J.D., C.F.E.

Construction Defects: Litigation and Claims explains how to investigate, prosecute, or defend cases that address construction defects-one of the most active areas of litigation in the United States.
The dollars involved in construction defect litigation have grown exponentially. If a problem exists in a multiple unit condominium association or a housing tract, minor repairs of the defects multiply over the various units to millions of dollars. In addition, the complexity of a construction defect suit usually results in hundreds of hours of work for lawyers and awards are often extremely large.

Construction Defects: Litigation and Claims addresses a wide audience about an escalating-and expensive-problem. This manual will prove useful for owners of defective or damaged real property in their quest to obtain and use the insurance protection for which they paid; for reputable builders, contractors, subcontractors, and other professionals who work in the construction industry; for insurance professionals handling claims; for attorneys representing a defendant or plaintiff in a construction defect suit; and for the uninsured or underinsured in evaluating the facts and determining whether counsel is required to protect their rights.

Part I discusses the construction contract, plans and specifications, and defects.
Part II examines property insurance and insurance policies.
Part III offers guidance on alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and indemnity.

The Guide includes checklists that step you through an analysis of construction defects, the process of purchasing and later invoking construction defect insurance, and the prosecuting or defending of a construction defect case. It also provides helpful sample forms to assist in the identification of defects and numerous case studies to illustrate the state of litigation. To ensure that the publication is current, quarterly updates are included.

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