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Showing posts with label contractor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contractor. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

26 Oct

New Construction Litigation Law: Home Improvement Contractors Required to Disclose Insurance

Construction can be a nightmare, which can get even worse when your contractor doesn't have insurance to compensate you for their mistakes and damage. Based on A2202, which was signed into law by Governor Hochul on October 25, 2021, starting on April 23, 2022, contractors and subcontractors "shall disclose to...

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

23 Feb

Home Construction Injuries - How to Get Sued and Lose

Generally, homeowners are exempt from liability for construction-related injuries that happen in their home. However, homeowners become liable if they direct or control the method and manner of work. What does that rule mean to you?The Appellate Courts, in O'Mara v. Ranalli, just taught us that it is a jury question...