Subrogee’s Negligence Claim Against Roofer Barred By Economic Loss Doctrine

Mealey's (November 2, 2022, 3:32 PM EDT) -- CHICAGO — A federal judge in Illinois dismissed claims in a subrogation lawsuit stemming from a roofing contractor’s alleged improper installation of a roof at a condominium development, ruling that the subrogee insurer’s negligence claim was barred by the economic loss doctrine and that the insurer failed to properly plead the elements of its contract breach claim....