Who's To Blame: Contractor Liability Where The Fact Finder Can’t Apportion Fault

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Contractors generally expect that if something goes wrong after construction is complete and multiple parties are sued, they are only responsible for the damages they may have caused.
United States Real Estate and Construction

Michael R. Candes is a Partner and James Ramsey an Associate Partners in our Orlando office

Contractors generally expect that if something goes wrong after construction is complete and multiple parties are sued, they are only responsible for the damages they may have caused. However, there are circumstances where a contractor could be liable for all the damages even when other entities are also at fault. This article discusses who might be to blame and under what circumstances a contractor might be fully liable for damages.

Who's To Blame: Contractor Liability Where the Fact Finder Can't Apportion Fault

Originally published by Construction Claims Monthly

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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