This action arose out of the construction of four townhomes in Bay Harbor Islands (the “Project”).  The Owner/Developer entered a Prime Contract with the General Contractor, who subsequently entered various contracts with numerous Subcontractors, including the Client.

Arbitration Forums, Inc. (“AF”) was founded in 1943 and is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization.  Many insurers are signatories to agreements that provide for arbitration.  This means that the insurers agree to submit any applicable claim that may arise between them to AF and agree to forego litigation.

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