Claim of the Week: Stay In Your Lane
The insured, a principal of an architectural firm that focused primarily on commercial projects, was approached by one of its largest...
Claim of the Week: What's In Your Scope of Services?
The project at hand involved improvements to a town’s riverside recreation facility and parking area. The architect’s limited role...
Claim of the Week(3/29/2017): Onerous Public Contracts
Often, the biggest challenge in taking on a public project isn't the project itself, but the owner—the city, school district, state, etc....
Claim of the Week(3/3/2017)- Malware: A Network Nightmare
Case: An employee at a small architecture firm receives an email from a reputable outdoor gear provider announcing a 2-day sale...
Claim of the Week(2/24/2017)- Bending the Rules: Large/Long-Time Clients
Anyone who's ever let a favorite niece or nephew sneak an extra slice of birthday cake knows what it's like to play favorites. But when...
Claim of the Week(2/15/17)- Vicarious Liability: Subpar Subconsultants
Insurance information on sub-consultants had not been verified and there were no certificates of insurance on file – sound familiar? The...
Claim of the Week(2/6/17)- Existing Conditions & Persistent Problems: A Residence Hall Dispute
The project was an addition and renovation to a residence hall of a private school. The building involved was over 70 years old at the...
