by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Where an insurance carrier brought a subrogation claim against a engineering firm and its subconsultants to recover insurance monies it had paid under its property policy to its insured townhouse owner as a result of damages to a party wall that occurred during...
by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Where retaining walls for the foundation of a food distribution center began to evidence stress and potential failure, the building owner filed a suit against various design firms, contractors and subcontractors that had been involved in the design, inspection,...
by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Where a project developer sued its engineer that was responsible for the site and grading plan, the engineer’s carrier refused to defend the suit because it asserted the engineer had not provided notice of the claim within the time permitted for reporting under the...
by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Kroger Company brought suit against an engineering for breach of contract based on allegations that the engineering service were “ineffective, performed negligently, and their implementation caused additional damages to the Kroger Store.” Summary judgment was granted...
by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Lauren McLaughlin, Esq. Briglia McLaughlin, PLLC – Vienna , VA The Latin phrase “quantum meruit” means “as much as he deserves” and is a legal theory relied upon by those seeking to make another party liable for services rendered in the absence of a contract. Through...
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