The Washington Supreme Court Renders a Significant Decision on Application of the Spearin Doctrine for Washington Projects

In September 2021, the Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in Lake Hills Investments, LLC v. Rushforth Construction Co., Inc., 198 Wash.2d 209 (2021). This case is significant because it establishes a comparative fault rule that applies when construction defects result from a combination of flaws in the design provided by the owner’s consultants and deficiencies in the performance by the contractor....
By: Snell & Wilmer

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