by Kent Holland | Jan 9, 2023 | Newsletter Article
Where a contractor’s laborer died from poisonous gas exposure when he went into a manhole, his family filed suit against an Engineering firm alleging that the firm was negligent is causing the individuals death. They failed to include a certificate of merit with...
by Kent Holland | Feb 14, 2023 | Newsletter Article
The University filed a complaint against a HVAC contractor based on faulty workmanship. Deciding that the complaint was barred by the state statute of repose, the trial court granted summary judgment to the contractor. This was affirmed on appeal – with the court...
by Kent Holland | Mar 14, 2023 | Newsletter Article
Foundation subcontractor sought extra payment for alleged differing site conditions related to rock found in the excavation area. The geotechnical report provided by the contractor showed several boring holes with this type of hard rock. But an email from the...
by Kent Holland | Mar 14, 2023 | Newsletter Article
Homeowner whose house was damaged by a landslide filed negligence lawsuit against a geotechnical engineer who performed a Geotech investigation for the homebuilder/contractor. The contractor was out of business and couldn’t be sued. Trial court dismissed the lawsuit...
by Kent Holland | Jul 13, 2023 | Newsletter Article
General Contractor on a housing project hired two subcontractors, one of whom installed scaffolding for use on the project. An employee of one of the Subs fell from the scaffolding and sued the GC for his injuries. Trial judge, relying on what is known as the...
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