Events

Not My Means and Methods: The History and Future of the Privette Doctrine

Cheryl L. Kozdrey, SDV
Bert Dizon, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Michael Larin, Lynberg & Watkins
Rodrick Reed, Arch Insurance Group Inc.
September 22, 2022 at 10:45 AM

With the Privette Doctrine, the principle established by the California Supreme Court is the “strong presumption of delegation rooted in the rationale that landowners usually have no right to control an independent contractor’s work, contractors consider the cost of safety precautions and insurance in their contract…” However, California courts have created exceptions to the rule, specifically with the Hooker and Kinsman exceptions. The Hooker exception focuses on the principles of retained control over the contractor’s work; and the Kinsman exception deals with whether the landowner knew or should have known of a concealed hazard on the property and the ramifications of that knowledge if not communicated to the contractors. There have been two recent decisions in the last 6 months regarding the Privette Doctrine and the exceptions to the rule. This presentation looks at the history and recent decisions affecting the Privette doctrine and all of the coverage issues, including additional insured, joint defense agreements, and assignment of counsel.

The Alternative to Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration in Construction Matters and Beyond

Michael Pepe, SDV
Matthew Adler, AXA XL
Michael Coffey, Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski LLP
David Hess, National Claim Services Inc.
James Mason, ARCCA, Inc.
September 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Unfortunately, many construction projects end in dispute and the parties frequently find themselves in the middle of uncharted territory—arbitration! Join us as we explore the pitfalls, debunk the myths, and discuss the benefits of arbitration in construction disputes.

Maximizing Builder's Risk Claim Outcomes in Today's Challenging Climate

Jeffrey J. Vita, SDV, Vincent Zegers, Managing Director at Marsh, Jeff Hellman, Senior Vice President at McLarens, Chad Zielinski, Vice President at Halliwell Engineering Associates
Thursday, July 28th, 2022  9:00 A.M.–10:30 A.M.

The panel of experts will detail strategies that will enable you to successfully navigate a claim within a challenging economic climate, including assembling the right team, mitigating the effects of Supply Chain challenges, and harnessing the full policy terms and conditions.

What Keeps You Up At Night? Contractual Risk Transfer

Jeremiah M. Welch and Cheryl L. Kozdrey
Thursday, June 16 from 3 PM – 6 PM

Contractual risk transfer is a core responsibility of risk management and often one of the least favorite. The panel of subject matter experts will share their experiences and best practices during this event which will conclude with a hosted networking cocktail reception, and a good night’s sleep.

Insurance

Will S. Bennett
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

The Insurance session will cover the following topics:

• General Liability
• Builders’ Risk
• Integrating Coverage with the Contract

Friendly Fire - Reconciling Coverage Disputes with the Best Interests of All Parties

Cheryl L. Kozdrey, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Cameron Kalunian, Lewis Brisbois LLP
David Beck, Clark Construction
Friday May 13, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Rarely, if ever, does construction litigation not involve at least one significant insurance coverage issue that greatly impacts that ability to defend or resolve the matter. With the involvement of multi-tiered subcontractors and the issuance of additional insured endorsements, the potential for coverage issues to subsume litigation can have grave consequences for all parties to underlying litigation as well as the parties to the dispute. In this session, the presenters will explore the common and emerging coverage disputes and then examine their unintended consequences. Finally, through examination of some case studies, the panel will set forth best practices for communications and coordination between and among clients, claims handling professional, coverage counsel, and defense counsel.

Cyber Coverage Issues

Michael V Pepe along with Melicent B Thompson of Litchfield Cavo LLP and Robert D Laurie of Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP will be presenting on Cyber Coverage Issues.  Topics will include:

– Cyber Coverage
– Cyber Exposures
– What is Cyber Risk
– Third Party Liability Coverage

To register, please click here.