Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Iam a licensed california general contractor I have been contacted by a previous bonding company that i no longer have a bond with trying to resolve a complaint from a customer over non contracted issues. My previous bond company is trying to charge me $400 up to $1000.00 to resolve this issue. Am i still liable? The complaint was filed after i contracted with a new bond surety company. I have already resolved the complaint with the contractor board not being charged with any infraction, and they closed the file. Thankyou


Asked on 1/05/11, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

The key question is whether the bond coverage period is based upon when the claim is actually made, or upon when the incidents, work, etc. underlying the complaint occurred. The bond itself should state this clearly and prominently .... whether coverage is on an occurrence or claims-made basis.

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Answered on 1/13/11, 5:45 pm


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