Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

Jasjeet Sahani recently authored an article for Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today entitled, “Sources of Insurance Recovery for Emerging PFAS Claims.” The article discusses coverage for actions over PFAS and possible policy exclusions for litigation involving the forever chemicals. Click here to read her full analysis: https://lnkd.in/eJGxSksB

Join Will Bennett on January 29 at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference. Will’s panel discussion on the topic, “Identifying, Avoiding, Mitigating, and Insuring Environmental Risk in Construction” will explore how environmental hazards in property developments focused in urban, waterfront, and historic industrial settings can be identified and properly addressed during due diligence, pre-construction, insurance, and contracting mechanisms. Click here to learn more. https://risk.agc.org/

On January 28, Michael Pepe will be presenting at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference. During this CLE presentation, “Not the Usual Suspects: The Other Contract Provisions that Impede Risk Transfer,” Michael and his panelists will explore the common provisions found in construction contracts that can impede effective risk transfer, review carrier responses, and provide real-life case examples to shape a discussion around best practices. Click here to learn more. https://risk.agc.org/

Noah Kim’s Case Alert on the recent California Supreme Court decision in John’s Grill, Inc. v. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. discusses the “illusory coverage doctrine.” Policyholders, take note: though challenging, the illusory coverage doctrine could invalidate unambiguous policy terms if coverage prospects are shown to be unrealistic. Click here to read Noah’s full analysis. https://lnkd.in/eASRj2Ei

Join Jeffrey J. Vita on January 28th at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference as he delivers his panel presentation, “Demystifying Construction Coverage Myths.” The presentation will identify the most common misunderstandings in construction risk and insurance, including Repair Work Endorsements, follow form excess coverage, and more. Click here for more information. https://risk.agc.org/

Join Kelly Johnson at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference on January 28th as she and her panel present the CLE session, “Measure Once, Cuss Twice: Navigating the Faulty Workmanship Exclusion to Maximize Builders Risk Recovery.” The presentation will highlight common mistakes made in claim preparation which can delay the coverage decision and reduce overall recovery, ultimately arriving at practical strategies for navigating the claims process based on the panelists’ real-world experiences. Click here to learn more. https://risk.agc.org/

Join Jeremiah M. Welch and his panelists for a CLE session at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference. Jeremiah’s presentation, “Builders Risk Insurance: Whose Line is it Anyway?” will be featured twice on January 28th, in the morning and again in the afternoon. The panel will discuss current best practices and challenges involving procurement, contractual integration, and claim management for builder’s risk insurance. https://risk.agc.org/

Join Greg Podolak at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference where he will present a CLE session that tackles the great construction insurance OCIP vs. CCIP debate. The discussion will include identifying key insurance and contract terms, orchestrating and managing a team of professionals to place and administer the program, and navigating essential underwriting and claims considerations. Click here to learn more! https://risk.agc.org/

Congratulations to Anna Perry, who is celebrating 5 years with the firm today! "Happy work anniversary, Anna! Over the last five years, your dedication to policyholder advocacy, and client-centric approach in all that you do, has earned you the respect of both your clients and colleagues alike,” says Michael Pepe, Managing Partner of SDV's Northeast offices. “Here’s to many more years of continued excellence!” Cheers to you, Anna! We are proud to have you on the team.

Jasjeet Sahani now admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Click here to learn more about Jasjeet and the rest of the SDV team. https://www.sdvlaw.com/