Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Affirmative Defense of Design Defects
By EsqSocial Corporation 24/11/21
In a recent ruling, the Washington Supreme Court confirmed and clarified the ability of contractors to shield themselves from liability for construction claims arising out of defects in owner-provided plans and specifications. This rare decision on contractor liability provides guidance on the burdens and limits of the design defect affirmative defense in Washington state....
By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP