Masaki Yamada and Ryanne Mathisen | Ahlers Cressman & Sleight The construction statute of repose under RCW 4.16.310 bars any claims arising from construction, design, or engineering of any improvement upon real property that has not accrued within six years after substantial completion or termination of services, whichever is later, even if the injury has… Continue reading Washington Court of Appeals Divisions Clash Over Interpretations of the Statute of Repose
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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