General Liability

New York Court Decision Highlights the Importance of Corporate Guidance for Board Member Protection (NY)

A recent New York Appellate Division decision (Cortlandt Street Recovery Corp. v. Bonderman) underscores the significance of retaining experienced corporate…

2 months ago

No Common Areas In Your HOA? Do You Still Need HOA Liability Insurance?

An HOA liability insurance is essential. It protects your homeowners’ association against liability claims. But what if you don’t have…

9 months ago

Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Condo Declaration’s Exculpatory Clause

The Washington Court of Appeals recently ruled in an unpublished opinion that a condominium's declaration exculpated the condominium association from…

9 months ago

Are Your HOA Volunteers Covered for Injuries?

Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) rely on the efforts of their volunteer directors, officers, and committee members to perform all manner of…

9 months ago

Mother sues vacation home owners after her son was injured in shallow water (TX)

A mother is suing the owners of their rented vacation home and the subdivision in which it is located after…

9 months ago

Reconsidering The “Open And Obvious” Doctrine: Implications Of The Michigan Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision

In a significant ruling that affects property owners throughout the state, including Michigan’s community associations, the Michigan Supreme Court substantially…

10 months ago

Is a Michigan Condo or HOA Liable for Criminal Acts of Third-Parties?

Whether there is an increase in violent crime or an increase in reporting and coverage of crime, it seems that…

10 months ago

Woman Claims Critical Injury On Bench Press (FL)

The G.L. Homes community of Valencia Reserve is being sued by a homeowner who claims she was critically injured on…

1 year ago

New Law Limits Premises Liability Related to Criminal Activity (FL)

A new law, which became effective on March 24, 2023, is intended to limit the liability of the owner or…

1 year ago