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ConstructionRisk Report (May 2024)

  • A1 - Architect Not Responsible for Site Safety
  • A2 - Time Limit for Filing Suit May be Shortened by Construction Contract

ConstructionRisk Report (March 2024)

  • A1 - Pay When Paid Clause Unenforceable
  • A2 - Parties may contractually agree to extend a statute of limitations
  • A3 - Sovereign Immunity Protects Inspector from Wrongful Death Action by Family of Highway Construction Worker
  • A4 - No Damage for Delay Clause Barred Subcontractor from Recovering Financial Damages for Accelerating its Work Due to Delay Caused by Others

ConstructionRisk Report (February 2024)

  • A1 - Contractor’s Allegedly negligent construction was not “unlawful” under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. An Extension of the Statute of Re-pose Only Applies to “New” Defect
  • A2 - Homeowner action against Window Manufacturer Dismissed Pursuant to Economic Loss Doctrine
  • A3 - Safety Manager Granted Summary Judgment against Personal Injury Claim for Steel Tubing Falling Through Sidewalk Bridge Not Built in Conformance with Plans

ConstructionRisk Report (January 2024)

  • A1 - Gross Negligence Claim for Punitive Damages Rejected by Court
  • A2 - Worker That Fell from Scissor Lift May Sue Manufacturer for Product Defect
  • A3 - Incorporation by Reference Clause Did Not Flow Down Prime Contract Insurance Provisions to the Subcontractor

ConstructionRisk Report (September 2023)

  • A1 - 1 Minute Video Series - Design Professional Contract Clauses
  • A2 - Contractor Who Completed Work Years Earlier is Liable to Third Party where Patent Defect caused Injury
  • A3 - Design Professional Could be Liable for Injuries sustained by Construction Worker
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