Clarifying CA v. Montgomery-Sansome In December 2021, a California trial court decision caused confusion in some circles regarding contractors’ use of Assignments of Benefits (AOB). The case, entitled California v. Montgomery-Sansome, is not about AOBs. The case is about illegal public adjusting and the failure to comply with California’s strict rules about what must be Read More
Collection Hassles? Along with high quality workmanship and good people skills, good contracts and documentation are the most important tools to prevent collection hassles such as, operational inconsistency, strained customer relations and expensive and time-consuming legal controversy. They should be professionally-prepared and reviewed annually by an attorney. This adds a layer of protection in the Read More
Debt Collection License for Restorers? The Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) takes effect on January 1, 2022 and requires licenses of those who, in the ordinary course of business, are “regularly” engaged in the business of collecting debts owed by individuals for goods and services, subject to certain exceptions. This act stems from SB-908. The Read More
Healthy Buildings America is LIVE AND IN-PERSON January 18-20, 2022, in Honolulu!!! This event brings leading scientists together with restorers for lively exchange about the latest methodologies and technologies. This groundbreaking conference will connect the scientific research of ISIAQ’s core membership with the experience of practitioners and technicians in the fields of IAQ pertaining to ventilation, Read More
Former Insurance adjusters testified, February 2021 to Washington state lawmakers, in support of House Bill 1428, giving first hand accounts of the corruption and fraud in the claims handling world. Both claims professionals gave testimony that was contrary to the Insurance Industry’s reports regarding the “adequate protection,” and “the desire among insurers to provide quality service at Read More
A class action claims State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has wrongfully used lower “new construction” estimates in paying claims for projects that amount to “reconstruction” of damaged property. State Farm obtained estimating data from Xactware reflecting that over the past six years, State Farm estimated over $90 million in repair damage replacement costs using Read More
Source: CSLB SACRAMENTO – One hundred and sixty-nine legal actions were taken against both licensed and unlicensed contractors after the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) conducted three undercover sting operations and 46 sweep operations around California. The enforcement actions, which took place between June 3 and June 25, 2019, were part of a nationwide effort coordinated by the National Read More
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