The Sixth Volume of the Eight Volume Construction Defect Book Now in Second Edition

Construction defects have grown into one of the most active areas of litigation in the United States.

This, the sixth volume of the eight volume treatise is the newest addition to Barry Zalma’s insurance claims books that thoroughly explain how to identify construction defects, how to insure, investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction defect claims.

Written by nationally-renowned expert, Barry Zalma, Construction Defects & Insurance Volume Six, Second Edition is improved, brought up to date and designed to help property owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, lenders, risk managers and lawyers avoid construction litigation, confidently and rapidly resolve claims associated with construction defect issues, or litigate construction defect litigation.

The treatise Construction Defects & Insurance addresses a wide range of topics associated with this escalating and expensive problem. As you read through the various volumes and pages, you will find comprehensive insights into:

The construction process
Risks to be managed
What is required in an application for insurance protecting the insured against the risks of loss anticipated from construction
How to acquire the correct and complete construction insurance
How insurers underwrite against construction defect claims
How insurers decide to insure/not insure
Confronting losses caused by construction defects
Litigation or alternative dispute resolution of construction defect claims

Barry Zalma, has more than 50 years’ practical experience in this area. He is a highly sought after consultant and insurance claims handling expert witness nationally.

In this series of books Mr. Zalma has also provided checklists that walk the reader through an analysis of construction defects, the process of purchasing and later invoking construction defect insurance, and what is necessary to prosecute or defend a construction defect lawsuit. The books also include helpful sample forms to assist in the identification of defects and numerous case studies to illustrate the state of litigation.

Thorough, yet practical, this series of books form the ideal guide for any professional who works in or frequently interacts with the construction industry, construction defect insurance or the legal practice.

Claims professionals, risk managers, producers, underwriters, attorneys (both plaintiff and defense), and business owners will benefit greatly from the multiple volumes. It is also the perfect resource for insurance educators, trainers, and students whose role requires an understanding of construction defect law and construction insurance law.

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject ma

tter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
This, the sixth volume of Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition, includes materials concerning:

Construction Defect Suits.
Overview
Avoiding Construction Defect Claims
Using Contracts to Avoid the Cost of Claims & Suits
The Parties to a Construction Defect Suit
The Complaint
Post-Trial Litigation Tactics
California Modifies the Rights to Indemnity For Residential Construction
Additional Insured
Litigation with Design Professionals
Statutes of Limitation and Repose
Risk Transfer
Right to Cure
AIA Sample Contract

Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE, now limits his practice to service as an insurance consultant specializing in insurance coverage, insurance claims handling, insurance bad faith and insurance fraud almost equally for insurers and policyholders.

He practiced law in California for more than 44 years as an insurance coverage and claims handling lawyer and more than 54 years in the insurance business.