For those in the construction industry wondering if the exponential growth in construction defect claims will continue unabated, there continues to be hopeful signs here and there that courts are looking at relevant statutes with new eyes. We read recently of such an example in a report about the Illinois Supreme Court overturning decades of … Read moreState Supreme Court issues ‘victory for construction subcontractors’
Virtually every company faces liability litigation at some point because no one can anticipate an unpredictable problem. But what if there were a technology available that would allow businesses to predict the unpredictable? Everyone in the construction and building management industries knows that small issues can escalate quickly into widespread problems. However, in some instances, … Read moreMaximizing efforts to minimize allegations
We read recently of a construction law dispute that involves a developer, contractor and a general release. The case began back in 2005 when Variel Warner Ventures, LLC agreed to a construction contract with Verdugo Management & Investment, Inc. for improvements in an apartment complex. As part of the contract, Verdugo agreed to make good, … Read morePart I: Construction defects case hinges on purchase agreement
In a previous blog post, we wrote about an interesting case involving a developer, contractor and a general release in a purchase agreement. A quick recap: a company referred to as Verdugo agreed to make improvements to an 85-unit apartment complex, but its work included construction defects in flashing and counterflashing that resulted in water leaks – … Read morePart II: Construction defects case hinges on purchase agreement