Statute of Repose Bars Claim for Contribution and Indemnification against Engineer that Designed Bridge that Collapsed
Contribution,Indemnification,indemnity,Statute of Repose,Vicarious Liability
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Because the 10 year state statute of repose made Jacobs Engineers immune from liability for the collapse of the I-35W bridge across the Mississippi River, it was not subject to suit by URS (the subsequent bridge inspection engineer) since there was no common liability for damages owed to the plaintiffs who were killed or injured [...]
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The Duty to Defend as part of Indemnity Agreement is Alive and Well in California: Don’t be fooled by Favorable Commentary on California SB 972
ConstructionRisk.com Report Vol. #12, Issue #11
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California,CH2,duty to defend,Indemnification,indemnity,Negligence,SB 972
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With the signing into law of California Senate Bill SB 972, California amended Section 2782.8 of its Civil Code, thereby limiting the enforcement of indemnification clauses upon design professionals working for public agencies. Much positive hype and commentary has been written by some firms and organizations stating: “This is a significant legislative victory for design [...]
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