Article Date: 03/04/2026

Construction Contract Bonds Not Subject to Insurance Bad Faith Statute

United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Eastern Steel Constructors, Inc. v. International Fidelity Insurance Company

Case no.: 23-7944

Date filed: September 9, 2025

Overview

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that sureties are not subject to the state insurance bad faith statute; bonds on construction contracts are not insurance policies. Although the payment surety avoided ... Log in to view the full text.

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