EDITOR'S NOTES | Issue 2-22
publication date: May 30, 2004
This week’s Advisor has a diverse set of cases. A California court awarded damages for latent defects to subsequent owners of a home against the original builder. This is certainly to be controversial since the current owners did not sign the contract with the original builder. Also reviewed is a case where a general contractor unsuccessfully tried to recover from a bankrupt subcontractor’s insurance for defective work, a ruling in Alaska upholding a new mechanical code, and the reconsideration of the ASBCA’s decision on the Perini appeal for late finish of the Venezuelan Embassy. The Digest section reviews the cases selected as highlight of 2003 by the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association. In Tips and Techniques, attorney Jayne Czik provides general contractors extra precautions to take to enforce subcontractor quotes.
This page is available to members only.
To subscribe, click
here
Construction Claims Online Features and Benefits
Whether your role in the construction claims process is as a building owner, designer, contractor, facility manager, attorney or consultant, you will want to keep up with the latest developments in construction law, federal and state policy, construction process and best practices.
Whether you sign up for our free or paid content, Construction Claims Online provides information you need to achieve successful outcomes for project issues and your clients' best interests.
Avoid costly errors by understanding how the boards and courts look at typical disputes situations.
Achieve successful project outcomes.
Defend against unsubstantiated claims.
Reduce or eliminate risks.
