Insurer Off The Hook For Builder’s Alleged Damages Under Manifestation Theory

Mealey's ( January 30, 2023, 9:46 AM EST) -- LAFAYETTE, La. — A general liability insurer is entitled to summary judgment on its cross-claims against its insured contractor in a coverage dispute stemming from the contractor’s faulty workmanship in the construction of a hotel because under the manifestation theory, alleged damages caused by the contractor were not discovered during the policy periods, a federal judge in Louisiana ruled in granting the insurer’s motion....