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Nevada Adopts The Doctrine Of Efficient Proximate Cause Denies Coverage Nevertheless Finding The Doctrine Inapplicable

Fourth St. Place hired Roofing contractors to replace the roof on its building. The contractors removed the old roofing and planned to return the next week to complete the job.  That is when the rain started.  The roofers came back and laid out tarps.  However, some damage had already been done.   To make matters worse, the tarps blew away resulting in more damage.  Travelers denied the claim.  A declaratory relief action ensued.  The trial court granted the Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary … [Read more...]