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Subrogation Claims in Construction Litigation: What Businesses Should Know
Insurance plays a major role in construction risk allocation, but payment of an insured loss does not necessarily end the dispute. After an insurer compensates
Construction Insurance Tender Disputes: Coverage and Defense Issues
Construction projects routinely require owners, general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to maintain insurance and extend additional insured protection to other project participants. When a
Construction Accident Litigation: Contractor and Owner Liability
Construction sites contain overlapping work activities, heavy equipment, elevated work areas, temporary structures, electrical systems, excavations, moving vehicles, and numerous contractors operating simultaneously. When a
Professional Negligence Claims Against Construction Consultants
Construction projects increasingly rely on specialized consultants to provide technical advice, project management, scheduling, cost estimating, testing, inspection, engineering support, quality control, commissioning, and other
Architect and Engineer Liability in Construction Litigation
Architects and engineers play a central role in the design, planning, coordination, and administration of construction projects. When a project suffers delays, cost overruns, design
Wrongful Withholding of Construction Payments: Legal Remedies and Defenses
Construction payment disputes can place immediate pressure on contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners. When substantial amounts are withheld, the affected party may have difficulty
Construction Contract Termination for Convenience: Litigation Risks
Construction contracts often give an owner, public agency, or prime contractor the right to terminate some or all of the remaining work for convenience rather
Prompt Payment Disputes: Legal Remedies for Contractors and Subcontractors
Payment delays can create serious problems on construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors depend on predictable progress payments to fund labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and downstream
Prevailing Wage Disputes in California Public Construction Projects
Prevailing wage requirements are a major compliance issue on California public construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors performing covered public work generally must pay workers according
Subcontractor Default Disputes: Rights and Remedies for General Contractors
A subcontractor’s failure to perform can create significant problems for an entire construction project. Missed deadlines, defective work, insufficient staffing, unpaid suppliers, safety violations, and
