CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

"News and Information for Construction Defect and Claims Professionals"

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

Insured's Claim Against Broker for Securing Inadequate Limits Fails

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September 8, 2025
Tred R. Eyerly - Insurance Law Hawaii

The California Superior Court granted the agent's demurrer to dismiss the insured's claim for inadequate coverage. Westchester Playa Realty Alliance, Inc. v. City Roofing, Inc., 2025 Cal. Super. LEXIS 26902 (Cal. Super. Ct. June 4, 2015).

Westchester Playa Realty Alliance, Inc. leased property in Los Angeles. City Roofing, Inc. performed repairs on the roof of the building. The building caught fire, allegedly caused by City Roofing's repairs. The fire destroyed the building and Westchester's personal property inside.

Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com


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