Matthew Gurr | Davis Wright Tremaine An unpublished opinion previously issued by the Washington Court of Appeals, Cascade Civil Construction, LLC v. Jackson Dean Construction, Inc., reinforces strict compliance with notice of claim provisions in construction contracts, even where the underlying contract is between private entities. Background In Cascade, Jackson Dean Construction, Inc. (“Jackson Dean”) entered into… Continue reading Court of Appeals of Washington Applies Strict Adherence to Notice of Claim Provisions in a Private Construction Contract
Month: August 2024
Washington Adds Change Order Protections to Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers on Washington Public and Private Projects
Laurie Hager | Snell & Wilmer Many construction contracts require the contractor to obtain a signed change order before performing work that deviates from the original contract scope. But in practice, contractors are often faced with the dilemma of waiting to obtain a signed change order from the owner or upstream contractor for requested additional… Continue reading Washington Adds Change Order Protections to Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers on Washington Public and Private Projects
Mechanic’s Lien Validity Can Be Decided in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Illinois
Robert J. Golterman, Jeremy P. Brummond and Taylor J. Essner | LewisRice On June 14, 2024, in a case captioned Portage Park Capital, LLC v. A.L.L. Masonry Construction Co., the Illinois First District Court of Appeals clarified and expanded the scope of arbitration in resolving disputes related to mechanic’s liens. Prior to the Portage Park decision, arbitrators determined the… Continue reading Mechanic’s Lien Validity Can Be Decided in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Illinois
Mechanics’ Liens: Misapplication of a “Blanket Lien” Under Colorado’s General Mechanics’ Lien Act
Laurie Choi, Amanda McKinlay and James Snow | Snell & Wilmer A mechanics’ lien affords unpaid contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and/or material suppliers a security interest in the property’s real estate and title. A blanket lien is a type of mechanics’ lien that covers more than one unit, building, or property which contracted for labor, materials,… Continue reading Mechanics’ Liens: Misapplication of a “Blanket Lien” Under Colorado’s General Mechanics’ Lien Act
Equitable Subrogation: Insights Into Legal Complexities In Recovery
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris The principle of equitable subrogation plays a central role in ensuring that the party responsible for causing loss or damage is held accountable. This doctrine allows an insurer, who has compensated the insured for a loss, to assume the legal rights of the insured to seek recovery from the… Continue reading Equitable Subrogation: Insights Into Legal Complexities In Recovery