The Washington Supreme Court Renders a Significant Decision on Application of the Spearin Doctrine for Washington Projects
By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22
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