Overreaching In Tough Indemnity Clause Proves Costly
Trying to draft the toughest indemnity clause you can think of might backfire.
Another Trap For Home Improvement Contractors
In a case of first impression, a court in Suffolk County holds that a licensed home improvement contractor ...
Unsatisfactory Performance Leads To Finding Of Non-Responsibility
The court upholds the decision of the Suffolk County Water Authority which found a low bidder to be non-res...
“Leapfrogging”--Owner Direct Payment To A Subcontractor
Direct payment by an owner to a subcontractor holds a number of benefits for each party.
No Contract? No Problem. Condo Unit Owners Can Still Sue Architect
Bucking a trend to the contrary, a recent decision finds condo unit owners can sue an architect for constru...
When the Pipe Breaks: A Reminder about the Statute of Limitations
Can a subcontractor be liable for damages resulting from a pipe break 10 years after it last performed work...
“Screwed” by Contractor, then Sued by Contractor: Adding Insult to Injury
A family in upstate New York entered into a contract with Kessler and Associates for the construction of a ...