June 2013
Who's To Blame: Contractor Liability Where the Fact Finder Can’t Apportion Fault
Construction Claims Monthly
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.
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