By: Robert Bramlette, Income Member Chicago, surrounding suburbs and school districts are in difficult financial positions due to outstanding pension obligations and reductions in funding from the state of Illinois. As a result, each of these taxing bodies is increasing the amount received from property owners.   1. Three components […]

By: Juan Anderson, Income Member “We followed the plans and specifications provided by the owner and the deck collapsed. Why are we being sued?” – General Contractor In a typical breach of contract claim against the general contractor by the owner, the general contractor has a defense to the owner’s […]

By: Jim McConkey, Of Counsel Construction and other commercial borrowers in Illinois are well advised to take note of the Illinois Credit Agreements Act (ICAA) in their dealings with lenders. Simply put, unless a credit agreement between a bank and a commercial borrower is in writing and otherwise meets the […]

By: Tina Paries, Income Member The Illinois Supreme Court held that a condominium association has pled sufficient facts to proceed with its construction defect claims against a developer and those who initially occupied the board of directors of the association. The two primary issues in the case were: Could false […]

By: Jeanne Hoffmann, Income Member The issue of additional insured coverage comes up in nearly every case involving claims of property damage or bodily injury occurring in construction settings. Typically, it involves a general contractor or higher-tier subcontractor’s claim for additional insured coverage under its subcontractor’s insurance policy. Most insurance […]

By: Geoff Bryce, Managing Partner My roof leaks because the contractor messed up and I can’t recover because there is no insurance. What?! Our first post addresses a unique feature of Illinois law – no comprehensive general liability coverage for construction defects. The case law in both state and federal […]