The Growing Trend of Contractor Negligence Liability Despite Lack of Contract Privity

Zachary Young | Patton Sullivan Brodehl Historically, courts typically refused to impose liability for negligence in the performance of a contract unless the plaintiff was a party to the contract.  Thus, whenever a contractor provided services at a particular property, only the party hiring the contractor would have the ability to hold the contractor accountable… Continue reading The Growing Trend of Contractor Negligence Liability Despite Lack of Contract Privity

Door Opening to Allow Common Negligence Claims Against Construction Professionals

Lane Powell – November 18, 2013 For several years, design and construction professionals have been awaiting word from the Washington Supreme Court regarding whether aggrieved parties are limited to remedies set forth in their written contracts or whether they can pursue common law negligence claims. On November 14, the court decided Donatelli v. D.R. Strong… Continue reading Door Opening to Allow Common Negligence Claims Against Construction Professionals

California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice

Brian Margolies – July 20, 2012 In its recent decision in Aquarius Well Drilling, Inc. v. Am. States Ins. Co., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9854 (E.D Cal. July 16, 2012), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California had occasion to consider whether a claim for damages arising out of the insured’s… Continue reading California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice

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