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Should Public Project Owners Be Liable for Worthless Bonds?

Construction Dive

For subcontractors and suppliers, which are unable to lien public property, these bonds are the only effective form of payment assurance. Featured … Public Project Owner Not Liable for Worthless Payment BondEngineer Liability Extended to Safety Risks

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. . illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. LEXIS 153 (2nd Dist.,

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. Liability for green design. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link]. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « Liability for green design | Main. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. University of St.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. A Missouri court has affirmed a trial court ruling in favor of a lien claimant, but at an amount reduced by the trial court to reflect the value of the idle time for the equipment. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice.

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