Property
Tyson & Mendes brings a wealth of experience to property litigation, providing skilled representation in matters involving loss and damage claims for both personal and commercial properties. Our attorneys have successfully managed a broad spectrum of property disputes, including total loss cases and complex coverage issues, delivering tailored strategies to protect our clients’ interests. Additionally, we are highly experienced in handling business interruption claims, offering thorough and effective support to address the unique challenges these cases present. With a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, Tyson & Mendes is equipped to guide clients through even the most intricate property-related disputes.
Sometimes, a new jurisdiction may be all it takes to significantly impact the outcome of a case. With a nearly $6.9 million water damage suit lingering, Specialty Insurance Co. decided to make a federal case out of it. In Parkway Towers Condominium Association Inc. v. Arch...
Clients who are new to litigation often ask whether they can recover attorneys’ fees. The answer is: it depends. In general, under the “American” rule, attorneys’ fees are not recoverable unless they are expressly allowed by statute or contract...
In an attempt to improve living conditions and balance the bargaining positions of landlords and tenants, Washington passed the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 1973 (RLTA)
What happens when a city condemns private property for a stated public use but fails to follow through on the development of the public use? Such was the issue recently decided by the Second District Court of Appeal in Rutgard v. City of Los Angeles published on July 30, 2020. (WL 4361069). The Court held a public entity desiring to retain condemned property must either develop the public use or reauthorize its initial resolution within ten years of the date the original authorizing...
As businesses in California remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, their owners have looked to recoup their losses by turning to their insurance policies. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association estimated nationwide virus-related losses to businesses with 100 or fewer employees would amount to between $220 billion and $383 billion a month. (S.F. Chronicle, April 28, 2020). About one-third of U.S. Businesses have...
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