Chapter 8 - CHAPTER 8 ARCHITECT|ENGINEER LIABILITY

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 8 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER LIABILITY

Chloe Mickel, Esq.
Brian Molzahn, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 8.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 8.2 THEORIES OF LIABILITY

§ 8.2.1-Negligence

§ 8.2.2-Contract

§ 8.2.3-Strict Liability (Negligence Per Se)

§ 8.2.4-Types of Litigation

§ 8.3 EXPANDING THEORIES OF LIABILITY

§ 8.3.1-Indemnification

§ 8.3.2-Contribution

§ 8.3.3-Implied Warranty

§ 8.3.4-Strict Liability (Product Theories)

§ 8.3.5-Liability Under Accessibility Legislation

§ 8.3.6-Abnormally Dangerous Activities

§ 8.3.7-Liability for Copyright Infringement

§ 8.3.8-Software Licensing Violations

§ 8.3.9-Problems with Electronic Media

§ 8.3.10-Liability for Rendering Decisions on Disputes

§ 8.3.11-Sick Building Syndrome

§ 8.3.12-Negligent Misrepresentation

§ 8.3.13-Tortious Interference with Contract

§ 8.4 DEFENSES

§ 8.4.1-Standard of Care

§ 8.4.2-No Duty

§ 8.4.3-Approval of Others/Acceptance by Owner

§ 8.4.4-Non-compliance with Design

§ 8.4.5-Statute of Limitations/Statute of Repose

§ 8.4.6-Construction Defect Action Reform Act

§ 8.4.7-Privilege

§ 8.4.8-Indemnification...