Construction Litigation

In California and elsewhere, a single incident often involves several different areas of the law. A case in another state was filed by the spouse of a man who was killed in a bicycle accident in 2016. Approximately three years later, the decedent’s wife filed a...

University administrators in another state reportedly agreed to a deal that enabled a 330-guest room hotel to be built on university property. Hotel owners agreed to lease the land and paid close to $6 million upfront. The state Attorney General filed a formal...

Anyone buying a newly built home in a California subdivision has the right to expect it to be up to code and functional. Sometimes new home buyers discover that the building process was defective. A case in another state, for instance, involved 100 homeowners who...

A conflict is raging in another state between a company that has invested tens of millions of dollars in a geothermal building project and a group of Native Americans who believe the project is placing nearby natural spring water at risk. California builders or...

Productivity can take a hard hit when California contractors are faced with disputes. Understanding the most common causes of construction disputes and how to mitigate them can help contractors resolve problems in a timely manner. It is also a good idea to know where...

When people buy homes in California or elsewhere, either standalone structures or condos in high-rise buildings, they trust the structures are free and clear of any defects and are up to code. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as contractors and...

It is relatively common for disagreements to arise regarding California construction projects. At times, parties involved may be able to peacefully resolve their differences outside of a courtroom. Other cases, such as a current dispute that is taking place in another...

The owner of a California hotel has joined with other members of the surrounding community to take up a particular matter in court. The group of community members and business owners is trying to prevent a solar panel project, the largest solar farm project ever to be...

California businesses that provide contracted services to clients often offer numerous options and can customize an agreement to meet a particular client’s needs. Construction litigation often occurs when disputes arise, especially those with regard to payment and...

There’s a legal storm stirring in Oswego County, California. Conflict has arisen between the city of Oswego and its Port Authority department. Mayor Billy Barlow recently announced that the city is pursuing construction litigation regarding an enormous storage...