Michael L. Meyer | Taft Stettinius & Hollister | March 15, 2019 In a previous article, we discussed the unique nature of professional liability claims in construction matters. That article discussed the proof required in a professional liability claim and insurance considerations exclusive to a professional liability claim. Another important consideration is the period during which… Continue reading Don’t Run Out of Time to Run to the Courthouse: Understand the Statutes of Limitation Applicable to Construction Litigation
Month: March 2019
Using the Prevention Doctrine
David Erhart | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani | March 18, 2019 The following scenario happens regularly in the construction industry. A contractor on a project reaches out to a subcontractor to perform work. Excited about the prospect of performing the work, the subcontractor signs a contract and puts it nose to the grindstone. After dutifully… Continue reading Using the Prevention Doctrine
Understanding Contract Payment Provisions
Amandeep S. Kahlon | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | March 19, 2019 Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully administer your project and, hopefully, avoid disputes. Although many construction projects utilize industry-standard form contracts with set payment… Continue reading Understanding Contract Payment Provisions
Sox Are ‘Slippery When Wet’: Contractor May be Liable for Injury Caused by Work Installed According to Customer Specifications
Amandeep S. Kahlon | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | March 21, 2019 An Illinois appellate court recently addressed the scope of negligence liability for a slip and fall injury on a newly installed roof at the Chicago White Sox Stadium. In 2013, a maintenance employee slipped on the roof at the stadium and suffered… Continue reading Sox Are ‘Slippery When Wet’: Contractor May be Liable for Injury Caused by Work Installed According to Customer Specifications
Defending Construction Defect Claims
Luis A. Barba, Esq. and Anthony daFonseca, Esq. | Claims Magazine | March 2019 The easiest way to avoid liability for construction defect claims is by preventing them altogether. However, since prevention of a claim is not always possible, it is important that adjusters take early steps upon receipt of a new construction defect claim… Continue reading Defending Construction Defect Claims