Section Editors: John Geva, Hadar & Co. - Attorneys
The John Geva, Hadar Law Firm deals with civil-commercial law and specializes in insurance and tort law.
In addition, the firm deals with real estate, including purchase and sale transactions, local and district committees, etc.
The firm has been ranked for 10 consecutive years on the list of prominent and leading lawyers by the Dun & Bradstreet and BDI rating companies.
Attorney John Geva served as the legal advisor to the Israel Insurance Agents Association for 24 consecutive years.
Since 2014, he has served as the legal advisor to the members of the Israeli Insurance Agents Chamber.
Ruling on construction insurance


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The appeal revolves around work carried out by Malibu to build an underground road, during which groundwater broke through the underground construction site, flooding it and causing various expenses and damages.

