Category: Construction Law

“Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Theory Of Litigation: Usually A Sign Of Weakness

Stan Martin – June 5, 2014 Lawsuits that proceed under, say, eight or more causes of action typically either (a) recite egregious acts by a group of defendants, or (b) mask a lack of substance in the plaintiff’s case.  A recent federal Court of Appeals decision describes the latter, in what might otherwise be a… Continue reading “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Theory Of Litigation: Usually A Sign Of Weakness

California Supreme Court to Address Design Professionals and Duty of Care to Third-Party Purchasers

Gregory T. Hanson – June 5, 2014 On May 7, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Beacon Residential Community Assn. v. Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP, a case that will have a huge impact on design professional liability in California when third-party purchasers sue a designer alleging defective designs. The Beacon is a mixed-use… Continue reading California Supreme Court to Address Design Professionals and Duty of Care to Third-Party Purchasers

Illinois Court Throws Down Hammer on Contractor’s Ability to Recover Fees

Thomas G. Cronin – May 21, 2014 The Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment against a contractor on the validity of its mechanic’s lien, finding that the contractor failed to comply with a simple — but costly — requirement provided for under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq. (West 2004)).… Continue reading Illinois Court Throws Down Hammer on Contractor’s Ability to Recover Fees

8 Best Practice Tips For A Schedule Analysis Of Construction Delays

Matthew J. DeVries – April 22, 2014 A number of families will be traveling this holiday weekend, and some are travel-savvy enough to check out travel websites like www.911.Virginia.org for real-time traffic information and identification of construction delays.  When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate… Continue reading 8 Best Practice Tips For A Schedule Analysis Of Construction Delays