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Design & Construction: Statute of Limitations on a Slip and Fall Claim



By Sharice B. Marootian, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman


So, you've designed and constructed the project, gotten final inspections, recorded the notice of completion, and it's been open to the public since the early 90's.  Now, you get served with a lawsuit...is that even legal? Hasn't the statute of limitations run?  As lawyers often respond - it depends! 
 

Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of October 26, 2015

 

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

‘Caveat emptor’, or buyer beware often requires expert advice when weighing the ‘pro’ or ‘con’ for making a major investment. In other words, looking before you leap is always recommended, so we help an aspiring contractor ‘buy in’ to the business.  That same experience in how rules have been interpreted over the decades we’ve assisted contractors won’t satisfy our last inquiry, but it’s our best advice based on ‘expertise’…

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