Excess Insurer, Contractor Settle Coverage Dispute Over Construction Defect

( August 20, 2026, 12:46 PM EDT) -- FRESNO, Calif. — An excess insurer and a general contractor filed a notice of settlement in federal court in California on Aug. 19, notifying the court that they have settled the insurer’s action against the general contractor for reimbursement of funds it paid to settle an underlying construction defect action....