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subcontractor exception in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1917–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Walker Engineering, Inc. v. Bracebridge Corp.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Id .; see also Walker Eng'g v. Bracebridge Corp. , 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.--Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract).

2012Id.; see also Walker Eng’g v. Bracebridge Corp., 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract).

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Limbach Company LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Companygreen
ca4 · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 396 F.3d 358, 362-63 (4th Cir.2005) (discussing history of the addition of the "subcontractor” exception to the "your-work” exclusion); Kalchthaler v. Keller Const. Co., 224 Wis.2d 387 , 591 N.W.2d 169, 173-74 (1999) (reviewing insurance industry publications stating that the subcontractor exception results in coverage if the work out of which the damage arose was performed by the insured's subcontractor); see also 2 Stempel on Insurance Contracts § 14[13][D] at 14-224.9 ("With [the subcontractor exception], the insurance industry essentially agreed to cover a huge portion of faulty workm

2007Co., 396 F.3d 358, 362-63 (4th Cir.2005) (discussing history of the addition of the "subcontractor" exception to the "your-work" exclusion); Kalchthaler v. Keller Const. Co., 224 Wis.2d 387 , 591 N.W.2d 169, 173-74 (1999) (reviewing insurance industry publications stating that the subcontractor exception results in coverage if the work out of which the damage arose was performed by the insured's subcontractor); see also 2 STEMPEL ON INSURANCE CONTRACTS § 14[13][D] at 14-224.9 ("With [the subcontractor exception], the insurance industry essentially agreed to cover a huge portion of faulty workm

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Kalchthaler v. Keller Construction Co.green
wisctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Co., 396 F.3d 358, 362-63 (4th Cir.2005) (discussing history of the addition of the "subcontractor” exception to the "your-work” exclusion); Kalchthaler v. Keller Const. Co., 224 Wis.2d 387 , 591 N.W.2d 169, 173-74 (1999) (reviewing insurance industry publications stating that the subcontractor exception results in coverage if the work out of which the damage arose was performed by the insured's subcontractor); see also 2 Stempel on Insurance Contracts § 14[13][D] at 14-224.9 ("With [the subcontractor exception], the insurance industry essentially agreed to cover a huge portion of faulty workm

2007Co., 396 F.3d 358, 362-63 (4th Cir.2005) (discussing history of the addition of the "subcontractor” exception to the "your-work” exclusion); Kalchthaler v. Keller Const. Co., 224 Wis.2d 387 , 591 N.W.2d 169, 173-74 (1999) (reviewing insurance industry publications stating that the subcontractor exception results in coverage if the work out of which the damage arose was performed by the insured's subcontractor); see also 2 Stempel on Insurance Contracts § 14[13][D] at 14-224.9 ("With [the subcontractor exception], the insurance industry essentially agreed to cover a huge portion of faulty workm

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O'Shaughnessy v. Smuckler Corp.green
minnctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See O'Shaughnessy, 543 N.W.2d at 104 (stating "it would be willful and perverse ... to simply ignore" the subcontractor exception that is "an affirmative statement on the part of those who drafted the policy" and "was intended to narrow the `business risk' doctrine"); O'Connor, 21-WTR CONSTR.

2006See O’Shaughnessy, 543 N.W.2d at 104 (stating “it would be willful and perverse ... to simply ignore” the subcontractor exception that is “an affirmative statement on the part of those who drafted the policy” and “was intended to narrow the ‘business risk’ doctrine”); O’Connor, 21-WTR ConstR.

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Lennar Corp. v. Great American Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See 2006 WL 406609, at *12 .

2006See Lennar , 2006 WL 406609, at *15 . [8] We do not address the trigger issue with respect to the Glass lawsuit because we held above that the appellees had no duty to defend in Glass because the Glass pleadings did not raise claims falling within the subcontractor exception to the A your work @ exclusion. [9] It is important to note that Pine Oak does not argue that the EIFS exclusion would not exclude coverage if valid and if a particular lawsuit does not allege damages other than from EIFS.

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Mid-United Contractors, Inc. v. Providence Lloyds Insurance Co.green
texapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Mid-United Contractors, 754 S.W.2d at 827 ; see also Am.

2006See Mid-United Contractors, 754 S.W.2d at 827 ; see also Am.

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LaMarche v. Shelby Mut. Ins. Co.green
fla · 1980 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See id. at 326-27 .

2006See id. at 326-27 .

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Jim Johnson Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.green
txnd · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See 244 F.Supp.2d at 717-18 . [23] The exclusions for damage arising during construction do not contain a subcontractor exception. [24] Here, all the policies, except the ICSOP policy, contain the standard "business risk" exclusions, including the "your work" exclusion and its subcontractor exception.

2006See 244 F. Supp. 2d at 717 B 18. [23] The exclusions for damage arising during construction do not contain a subcontractor exception. [24] Here, all the policies, except the ICSOP policy, contain the standard A business risk @ exclusions, including the A your work @ exclusion and its subcontractor exception.

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Trinity Universal Insurance Co. v. Cowangreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Harken, 261 F.3d at 472-73 (citing Cowan, 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin, 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the "products-completed operations hazard" includes all "`property damage' occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of `your product' or `your work'...." [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for "property damage" to "that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indir

2006See Harken , 261 F.3d at 472 B 73 (citing Cowan , 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin , 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the A products-completed operations hazard @ includes all A > property damage = occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of > your product = or > your work = . . . . @ [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for A property damage @ to A that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors wor

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cluster 774525green
ca5 · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Harken, 261 F.3d at 472-73 (citing Cowan, 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin, 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the "products-completed operations hazard" includes all "`property damage' occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of `your product' or `your work'...." [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for "property damage" to "that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indir

2006See Harken , 261 F.3d at 472 B 73 (citing Cowan , 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin , 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the A products-completed operations hazard @ includes all A > property damage = occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of > your product = or > your work = . . . . @ [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for A property damage @ to A that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors wor

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JSUB, INC. v. US Fire Ins. Co.green
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See id. at 307-10 .

2006See id. at 307 B 10.

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Lee Builders, Inc. v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurancegreen
kanctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Lee *675 Builders, 104 P.3d at 1003 (rejecting insurer's "performance bond" argument to negate an "occurrence" because "performance bond" rationale was based on "your work" exclusion that predated subcontractor exception).

2006See Lee Builders, 104 P.3d at 1003 (rejecting insurer’s “performance bond” argument to negate an “occurrence” because “performance bond” rationale was based on “your work” exclusion that predated subcontractor exception).

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Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.green
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023A. Applicable law CGL policies will often exclude faulty workmanship “because that is the CGL’s structure.” Lamar Homes, 242 S.W.3d at 10 (citing 2 Stempel on Insurance Contracts § 14.01).

2023And, as set forth above, the very language of the subcontractor exception in the CGL policy states that the exception applies when the “damaged work or the work out of which the damage arises was performed on your behalf by a subcontractor.” Accordingly, we find no relevance to the other alleged breaches under the contract United Fire raises in determining whether the subcontractor exception applies according to the CGL policy. 37 damage arises was performed on your behalf by a subcontractor.” See Lamar Homes, 242 S.W.3d at 11, 14 (recognizing that by adding in the subcontractor exception, the

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Jaw the Pointe, L.L.C. v. Lexington Insurance Companygreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See JAW The Point., 460 S.W.3d at 603 (if the insurer proves that an exclusion applies, “the burden shifts back to the insured to show that an exception to the exclusion brings the claim back within coverage”).

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Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Glyn-Jonesgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Glyn-Jones, 878 S.W.2d 132, 133 (Tex.1994) (stating rules of statutory construction).

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City of Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., Inc.green
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.— Corpus Christi 1990), affd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref'd n.r.e.).

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1990), aff'd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

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Barfield v. Hendersongreen
texapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.— Corpus Christi 1990), affd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref'd n.r.e.).

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1990), aff'd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
American Family Mutual Insurance v. American Girl, Inc. green
wis · 2004
2 sentences

2006Girl, 673 N.W.2d at 83-84 . [27] The subcontractor exception restores coverage only for property damage arising after the project is completed because only the "your work" exclusion contains the subcontractor exception, and the "your work" exclusion applies to the "products completed operations hazard." [28] For example, we would likely agree with the result in Jim Johnson Homes based on its recited facts although we disagree with the court's suggestion that no damage arising from defective construction can result from an occurrence.

2006Girl , 673 N.W.2d at 83 B 84. [27] The subcontractor exception restores coverage only for property damage arising after the project is completed because only the A your work @ exclusion contains the subcontractor exception, and the A your work @ exclusion applies to the A products completed operations hazard. @ [28] For example, we would likely agree with the result in Jim Johnson Homes based on its recited facts although we disagree with the court = s suggestion that no damage arising from defective construction can result from an occurrence.

22006–2006
Massachusetts Bond. & Ins. Co. v. Orkin Exterm. Co. green
tex · 1967
2 sentences

2006See Harken, 261 F.3d at 472-73 (citing Cowan, 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin, 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the "products-completed operations hazard" includes all "`property damage' occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of `your product' or `your work'...." [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for "property damage" to "that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indir

2006See Harken , 261 F.3d at 472 B 73 (citing Cowan , 945 S.W.2d at 828 ; Orkin , 416 S.W.2d at 400 ). [19] With certain exceptions, the A products-completed operations hazard @ includes all A > property damage = occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of > your product = or > your work = . . . . @ [20] As we will further discuss, this exclusion now contains a subcontractor exception that has modified the exclusion. [21] One such exclusion precludes coverage for A property damage @ to A that particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors wor

22006–2006
Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. green
ca5 · 2005
2 sentences

2006It should also be noted that this issue is the basis for one of the certified questions from the Fifth Circuit to the Texas Supreme Court *65 in Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co., 428 F.3d 193 (5th Cir.2005). 15 .

2006Thus, these claims would also be barred from coverage. [13] Again, we do not address this issue with respect to the Glass case because we held above that the Glass pleadings did not raise claims falling within the subcontractor exception to the A your work @ exclusion. [14] It should also be noted that this issue is the basis for one of the certified questions from the Fifth Circuit to the Texas Supreme Court in Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. , 428 F.3d 193 (5th Cir. 2005). [15] Both Pine Oak and appellees request C in the event we reverse the summary judgment regarding indemn

22006–2006
Greystone Construction, Inc. v. National Fire & Marine Insurance green
ca10 · 2011
1 sentence

2023Co., 661 F.3d 1272 , 1288 (10th Cir. 2011), as amended on reh’g in part (Dec. 23, 2011) (recognizing insurer’s option to eliminate the subcontractor exception).

12023–2023
David Reyes and Sonia Valenzuela v. Annette Burrus green
texapp · 2013
1 sentence

2023In support of their argument, the Kunz Defendants correctly point out that in general, “[a]n issue raised for the first time in a reply brief is waived and need not be considered by an appeals court.” See Reyes v. Burrus, 411 S.W.3d 921 , 923 n.2 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2013, pet. denied).

12023–2023
Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. v. Harrison green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Hector Garza v. Zachry Construction Corporation, Zachry Industrial, Inc., Gilbert Morales and Anthony Rodriguez green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015Garza, 373 S.W.3d at 721 .

12015–2015
Hunt Construction Group, Inc. v. Konecny green
texapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015Hunt Constr., 290 S.W.3d at 247 ; Funes v. Eldridge Elec.

12015–2015
Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co. green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2007The dissent also accuses the Court of creating coverage from the subcontractor exception to the your-work exclusion, noting that "it has long been understood that CGL insurance does not cover damage to an insured's own work." 239 S.W.3d at 258 (citing Stewart Macaulay, Justice Traynor and the Law of Contracts, 13 STAN.

12007–2007
Heldenfels Bros. v. City of Corpus Christi green
tex · 1992
2 sentences

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.— Corpus Christi 1990), affd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref'd n.r.e.).

1992Corpus Christi v. Heldenfels Bros., 802 S.W.2d 35, 40-41 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1990), aff'd, 832 S.W.2d 39 (1992); Barfield v. Henderson, 471 S.W.2d 633, 636-37 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

11992–1992
Bassett v. Mills green
· 1896
2 sentences

1917The case of Bassett v. Mills, 89 Tex. 162 , 34 S. W. 93 , involved the right of one who had furnished material to a subcontractor to claim a lien upon the lot on which the building con *1149 structed stood.

1917The case of Bassett v. Mills, 89 Tex. 162 , 34 S. W. 93 , involved the right of one who had furnished material to a subcontractor to claim a lien upon the lot on which the building con *1149 structed stood.

11917–1917

Where else courts name it

TX 14 (1917–2023) IL 9 (2008–2022) PA 7 (1927–2008) CA 7 (1889–2020) WI 4 (2004–2024) IA 4 (2015–2016) MA 4 (1957–2007) MS 3 (2008–2012) MO 3 (1913–2010) WV 3 (2024–2026) FL 3 (2007–2008) NJ 3 (1987–2016) IN 2 (1993–2001) UT 2 (2008–2013) OH 2 (2004–2017) MN 2 (2003–2004) SC 2 (2012–2013) KS 2 (2005–2006)

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