News Flash: Governor Haley Signs the Crossmann Fix Into Law

S. 431 Signed Sealed and Delivered

By: Gregory L. Shelton

Shelton Law Carolinas

(803) 670-0024

Governor Haley signed S. 431 into law yesterday.  Recall from my earlier posts that S. 431 was introduced to address the S.C. Supreme Court’s decision in Crossmann.  In Crossmann, the Supreme Court drastically curtailed coverage for losses arising out of defective work.

The construction industry was understandably alarmed by the court’s ruling, and acted quickly to legislatively “overrule” the Crossmann case.  S. 431 has flown through the process with no notable opposition.  Interestingly, my insurance broker contacts are pleased by the decision.  This may seem counterintuitive, but I suppose its harder to sell a CGL policy to a customer who doesn’t see any value in the product.

Now that S. 431 is the law of the land, contractors, insurance agents, and attorneys can continue on as if Crossmann never happened.

About Gregory L. Shelton

Gregory L. Shelton is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. He is a South Carolina circuit court mediator and North Carolina superior court mediator. Greg is the Managing Editor of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook, the definitive treatise on construction law in the state. He is also Florida board certified as a construction law specialist. He practices at Shelton Law Carolinas. SC: (803) 670-0024 NC: (704) 940-9012 www.sheltonlawcarolinas.com
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