Gary L. Wickert | Claims Journal Subrogation professionals, like lawyers, must be constantly vigilant for deadlines, statutes of limitations, statutes of repose, and notice timelines set forth by the laws of the 50 states. Likewise, it is important to know and understand the differences between statutes of limitations and statutes of repose. They are both… Continue reading Viewpoint: The Difference Between Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose
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Beyond the Statute: How the Colorado Court Upheld Modified Accrual in Construction Contracts
Hal Baker | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell In a case of first impression, the First Division of the Colorado Court of Appeals recently reviewed whether parties may contractually alter the accrual time established by Colorado’s statute of limitations for construction defect actions, C.R.S. § 13-80-104, in South Conejos Sch. Dist. RE-10 v. Wold Architects, Inc.,… Continue reading Beyond the Statute: How the Colorado Court Upheld Modified Accrual in Construction Contracts
Florida District Court Rules Four-Year Statute of Limitations Governs Construction-Based Malpractice Claims Against Design Professionals
Lindsay McCormick | Marshall Dennehey Florida Statute § 95.11 sets the statutes of limitations for numerous claims, but as it relates to construction-related professional negligence claims, there has been a dispute and uncertainty as to whether the two-year or four-year limitation provisions apply. Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a), “an action for professional malpractice, other than… Continue reading Florida District Court Rules Four-Year Statute of Limitations Governs Construction-Based Malpractice Claims Against Design Professionals
Limitations: There is a Point of No Return
Amy Anderson | ConsensusDocs After nearly any event that causes inefficiency, delay, or extra cost on a project, there are some things you should always do: review the contract and document the inefficiency, delay, or cost. However, how you document the particular issue likely changes depending on what is in your contract, your position on the project,… Continue reading Limitations: There is a Point of No Return
Colorado Statute of Limitations Defense May Not Apply in Arbitration
Laurie Choi, Amanda McKinlay and James Snow | Snell & Wilmer The construction industry often prefers arbitration for dispute resolution. This is evident as 2022 data demonstrates that construction disputes comprised a significant share of the disputes handled by arbitration organizations.1 Just as arbitration has its advantages for our industry clients, e.g., speed, efficiency, and flexibility, it is… Continue reading Colorado Statute of Limitations Defense May Not Apply in Arbitration