Albert Li and Bob Fitzsimmons | Construction Executive | April 30, 2019 In today’s environment, most construction projects end up in some form of litigation. Construction is full-time employment for lawyers – from contract negotiation to project management, lien and payment issues. Years after project completion, a company still can face construction defect litigation and… Continue reading No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation
Tag: Construction Litigation
The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation
William S. Durr | Ward and Smith | March 20, 2019 In its broadest sense, the “economic loss rule” prohibits recovery in tort for purely economic loss incurred under contract law. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary online defines tort as “a wrongful act other than breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages… Continue reading The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation
Avoiding ‘E-trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Judah Lifschitz | Construction Executive | August 14, 2018 During the 2016 presidential election, the FBI subpoenaed Hillary Clinton’s emails after she used a private email server during her time as Secretary of State. Separately, the more recent investigation into Donald Trump’s campaign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos, resulted in scrutiny over both his email and… Continue reading Avoiding ‘E-trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Top Five Strategies for Managing Construction Risks
Michael Gibbons | Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, PA | June 2, 2017 Construction is a risky business. During construction, claims for personal injury, property damage and economic losses are foreseeable and must be managed. After completion of construction, warranty claims and claims for latent defects are proliferating. Owners, developers and contractors must proactively… Continue reading Top Five Strategies for Managing Construction Risks
Construction Litigation, and How to Avoid It.
Lawsuits about construction defects are a big burden to the homebuilding industry. This is especially true of class action litigation. Of course, good design and construction will substantially reduce the risk of a lawsuit. Construction attorney Douglas Folk explains the problems and pitfalls in home construction and how they can be minimized in this report.… Continue reading Construction Litigation, and How to Avoid It.