Post & Schell, P.C.

Construction Defect/Injury Insurance Coverage

Contacts

John C. Sullivan
215-587-1487
jsullivan@postschell.com

Steven Schildt
215-587-1089
sschildt@postschell.com

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The attorneys of Post & Schell’s Insurance Law Department frequently represent and counsel commercial liability insurers, third-party administrators (TPAs), self-insurers, agents, and brokers on all aspects of the coverage issues attendant to construction projects and contracts.

Our group regularly provides advice and counsel to insurers nationwide regarding insurance coverage for claims arising from defective construction and faulty workmanship, for claims involving personal injury and property damage. Our attorneys have several decades of experience preparing coverage opinions, reservations of rights letters, and declaratory judgment complaints regarding such claims. They also frequently serve as oversight counsel on behalf of their insurance industry clients for construction defect and injury litigation. In conjunction with Post & Schell’s Casualty Litigation and Business Law & Litigation Departments, our group frequently provides advice and guidance to the Firm’s clients regarding the drafting of indemnity agreements, tenders of coverage, and potential additional insured coverage.

When necessary, the Insurance Law Department has vigorously litigated coverage issues arising from construction projects and contractor-subcontractor relationships, including questions relating to additional insured coverage, indemnity agreements, construction defects, and worker injuries. Our group brings its considerable litigation experience to bear in acting as forceful advocates for insurance industry clients to resolve their construction-related problems in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. 

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Related Practices

  • Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Litigation
  • Casualty Litigation
  • Complex Insurance Coverage Advice and Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Litigation
  • Reinsurance

Representative Matters & Results

  • Obtained verdict in favor of Fortune 500 insurance company client following a jury trial as to the scope and applicability of the subcontractor exclusion in a commercial general liability policy.
  • Counseled a large commercial insurer regarding coverage for claims against its insured arising from injuries suffered by an undocumented construction worker during the course of his work on the insured’s construction project.
  • Obtained a declaratory judgment in favor of commercial general liability insurer that the insurer’s policy did not provide coverage for claims against the insured arising from faulty workmanship and water intrusion.
  • Counseled insurance company client regarding coverage for claims against insured contractor arising from property damage to multi-million dollar condominium development as a result of water intrusion and faulty workmanship.

Attorneys

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Steven Schildt

Steven Schildt

Principal
Vice-Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1089
Mobile: 267-322-0388
Fax: 215-587-1444

sschildt@postschell.com

Bryan M. Shay

Bryan M. Shay

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1182
Fax: 215-587-1444

bshay@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1171
Fax: 215-587-1444

abarca@postschell.com

News & Insights

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The Pennsylvania Defense Institute Honors Post & Schell as "Defense Firm of the Year" at its Annual Conference on July 15

Steven Schildt Elected as Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel

Jack Sullivan and Steven Schildt Appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Overview Attorneys

The attorneys of Post & Schell’s Insurance Law Department frequently represent and counsel commercial liability insurers, third-party administrators (TPAs), self-insurers, agents, and brokers on all aspects of the coverage issues attendant to construction projects and contracts.

Our group regularly provides advice and counsel to insurers nationwide regarding insurance coverage for claims arising from defective construction and faulty workmanship, for claims involving personal injury and property damage. Our attorneys have several decades of experience preparing coverage opinions, reservations of rights letters, and declaratory judgment complaints regarding such claims. They also frequently serve as oversight counsel on behalf of their insurance industry clients for construction defect and injury litigation. In conjunction with Post & Schell’s Casualty Litigation and Business Law & Litigation Departments, our group frequently provides advice and guidance to the Firm’s clients regarding the drafting of indemnity agreements, tenders of coverage, and potential additional insured coverage.

When necessary, the Insurance Law Department has vigorously litigated coverage issues arising from construction projects and contractor-subcontractor relationships, including questions relating to additional insured coverage, indemnity agreements, construction defects, and worker injuries. Our group brings its considerable litigation experience to bear in acting as forceful advocates for insurance industry clients to resolve their construction-related problems in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. 

Read full overview > Read less >

Steven Schildt

Steven Schildt

Principal
Vice-Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1089
Mobile: 267-322-0388
Fax: 215-587-1444

sschildt@postschell.com

Bryan M. Shay

Bryan M. Shay

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1182
Fax: 215-587-1444

bshay@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1171
Fax: 215-587-1444

abarca@postschell.com

Related Practices

  • Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Litigation
  • Casualty Litigation
  • Complex Insurance Coverage Advice and Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Litigation
  • Reinsurance

Representative Matters & Results

  • Obtained verdict in favor of Fortune 500 insurance company client following a jury trial as to the scope and applicability of the subcontractor exclusion in a commercial general liability policy.
  • Counseled a large commercial insurer regarding coverage for claims against its insured arising from injuries suffered by an undocumented construction worker during the course of his work on the insured’s construction project.
  • Obtained a declaratory judgment in favor of commercial general liability insurer that the insurer’s policy did not provide coverage for claims against the insured arising from faulty workmanship and water intrusion.
  • Counseled insurance company client regarding coverage for claims against insured contractor arising from property damage to multi-million dollar condominium development as a result of water intrusion and faulty workmanship.

Insights

News

The Pennsylvania Defense Institute Honors Post & Schell as "Defense Firm of the Year" at its Annual Conference on July 15

Steven Schildt Elected as Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel

Jack Sullivan and Steven Schildt Appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

 

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