Contract Claims 101: Uncommon Theories, Part 5

Ryan Boonstra, Lauren Brier and Jonathan Neri | PilieroMazza While it is likely only a matter of time before contractors working for federal agencies become familiar with the government contract claim issues discussed in Part 4 of our series (e.g., changes, delays, defective specifications, and terminations), it is equally important that contractors are also aware of the… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: Uncommon Theories, Part 5

Construction Claims – No Contract, No Claims?

Andrew Atkins, Peter Marino and Patrick Wilson | Smith Anderson The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Crescent University City Venture, LLC v. Trussway Manufacturing, Inc.[1] The case decided the question of whether a commercial developer-owner can bring a negligence claim directly against a supplier of defective building material where no direct contract existed… Continue reading Construction Claims – No Contract, No Claims?

Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix

Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings I have stated on numerous occasions here at Musings that in Virginia, contract claims and tort claims (read fraud) don’t mix.  A recent case from the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia presents another example of this principle.  In Itility LLC v. The Staffing Resource Group, Judge… Continue reading Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix