Architect Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Indemnification Obligation Owed to Project Owner
ConstructionRisk.com Report Vol. #13, Issue #9
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Construction Administration,Indemnification,Site Safety,Site Visits
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In a wrongful death action brought by the estate of an electrician against a project owner and its architect, the owner made a cross claim for indemnification and contribution against the Architect. That claim was dismissed pursuant to a motion for summary judgment, with the motion’s judge finding that the terms of the contract between [...]
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Architect’s Duty to Identify Contractor Deviations from Plans Extends to Home Guests
ConstructionRisk.com Report Vol. #13, Issue #5
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AIA Contract Form,Construction Administration,Construction Defects,Expert Testimony,Site Safety,Site Visits,Standard of Care,Third Party Claims
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Where an architect designed a house and observed its construction during the construction phase, it had a duty to identify significant deviations from its plans and specifications that impacted the structural integrity of a balcony – causing it to collapse and seriously injure house guests. The duty extended not only to the client but also [...]
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