James J. McLaughlin | Smith Currie & Hancock Contractors and design professionals face a unique level of exposure for lawsuits over their work compared to other professionals. With the growing complexity of construction projects, the longevity of buildings, and the increasing inclination for plaintiffs to file lawsuits over construction defects years down the road, one… Continue reading Statute of Repose-Is It Applicable to Contract Claims and Post-Construction Services?
Category: Statute of Repose
New York Considering Legislation That Would Create Statute of Repose For Construction
Richard W. Brown and Anna M. Perry | Saxe Doernberger & Vita New York is considering legislation, which, if enacted, would create a statute of repose limiting the number of years after completion of a construction project that legal action may be asserted against a contractor. New York currently remains the only state without a… Continue reading New York Considering Legislation That Would Create Statute of Repose For Construction
Court Of Appeals Expands Application Of Construction Statute Of Repose
Jonathan Schirmer | Ahlers Cressman & Sleight A recent decision by Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals in Puget Sound Energy, Inc v. Pilchuck Contractors, Inc.[1] demonstrates the broad application of the construction statute of repose to work performed by contractors. The construction statute of repose[2] bars certain legal claims based on construction activity if the… Continue reading Court Of Appeals Expands Application Of Construction Statute Of Repose
Massachusetts Clarifies When the Statute of Repose is Triggered For a Multi-Phase or Multi-Building Project
Jeffrey J. Vita and Anna M. Perry | SDV Insights Lennar Hingham Holdings, LLC (“Lennar”) built a twenty-eight-building, 150-unit condominium project containing twenty-four discrete phases over a seven-year span. The condominium association subsequently brought an action against Lennar and others alleging design and construction defects to four main components of the common elements: “decks and… Continue reading Massachusetts Clarifies When the Statute of Repose is Triggered For a Multi-Phase or Multi-Building Project
Colorado Legislature Kills SB 20-138 – A Bill to Extend Colorado’s Statute of Repose
Dave McLain | Colorado Construction Litigation As previously reported, SB 20-138, “Concerning Increased Consumer Protection for Homeowners Seeking Relief for Construction Defects,” would have extended the Colorado statute of repose applicable to construction defect claims. Senate Bill 20-138, if enacted, would have: Extended Colorado’s statute of repose for construction defects from 6+2 years to 10+2 years; Required… Continue reading Colorado Legislature Kills SB 20-138 – A Bill to Extend Colorado’s Statute of Repose