Insurance Policy Does Not Bar ‘Faulty Construction,’ Federal Judge Concludes

Mealey's (November 1, 2017, 1:31 PM EDT) -- SEATTLE — An insurance policy does not exclude and, thus, covers the perils “faulty construction,” “faulty maintenance” and “wet or dry rot,” a Washington federal judge ruled Oct. 31, granting in part summary judgment to an insured (Westridge Townhomes Owners Association v. Great American Assurance Co., et al., No. 16-1011, W.D. Wash., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180373)....