/PRNewswire/ A first step in preparing Kalaeloa for future development took place today as Hunt Companies held a groundbreaking ceremony near Franklin.
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Steel Parts Makers Say Zurich Can t Recoup $90M Settlement
Law360 (March 10, 2021, 9:19 PM EST) Zurich American Insurance Co. and its subsidiaries can t force the makers of steel connectors to help pay for a $90 million settlement over a Hawaiian builder s alleged poorly designed homes, the manufacturers have told a California federal court.
Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc. and Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc. filed suit on Tuesday, alleging that the Zurich companies can t compel the manufacturers to cover the insurers loss in settling a homeowners class action against Gentry Homes Ltd. California law bars such an action, Simpson said.
According to the manufacturers complaint, the Zurich companies which insure Gentry and Simpson are behind a recent.