He Who Supplies the Jobsite Package "Makes the Rules" in Litigation
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He Who Supplies the Jobsite Package "Makes the Rules" in Litigation
- Builders and condominium developers have seen an increase in construction defect lawsuit filings asserted by homeowners whose homes are valued far below their mortgage balances.
- The increased numbers of construction defect lawsuits will inevitably involve lower tier suppliers, including component manufacturers.
- Being able to document that a Jobsite Package was received by the customer and the truss erector is a risk management measure that can protect component manufacturers from products and completed operations risks.
- The Jobsite Package is a “golden” defense much of the time to product and completed operations claims asserted against component manufacturers and their plate connector suppliers.
2009 June/July