Tag: construction

No Negligence Without Some Control

Alston & Bird – November 25, 2013 Construction sites are, well, construction sites. Even with good efforts to keep them tidy and organized, construction sites are likely to have some debris and materials in places other than the designated areas. But what happens when non-workers are injured at the construction site may be dependent on… Continue reading No Negligence Without Some Control

Construction Records Key to Defending Defect Claims

Matt Dunning – November 20, 2013 Although most contractors acknowledge that maintaining thorough contractual and operation records can greatly reduce the severity of construction defect claims, insurance experts said Wednesday that lack of documentation among their clients remains a pervasive issue. In 2012, in four out of five construction defect disputes involving Hartford, Conn.-based Travelers… Continue reading Construction Records Key to Defending Defect Claims

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