While most of the construction litigation we discuss on this blog has to do with accusations of work that left the building crumbling or unsafe, that is not always the case. In the case we will discuss today, the plaintiff admits that the building the defendant firms...
Month: May 2015
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Month: May 2015
How a subcontractor shows it is legitimate in Illinois
When a construction job is large or complex, it is common for more than one company to be involved. The builder hired by the owner may in turn reach agreements with other companies to perform certain portions of the construction. These secondary businesses are known...
How to negotiate a business contract
The ability to successfully negotiate contracts is one of the most important skills in business. If you lack someone in your organization who can negotiate the best possible deals with vendors, clients and so on, your chances of being in the black at the end of the...
What causes water seepage?
There is water in the ground virtually everywhere in Illinois. Builders know how to prevent seepage into their client's property, which can be damaging and expensive to fix. But when seepage does occur, the owner may blame the construction company and seek...
Court throws out condo document amendment in construction suit
A court ruling from outside of Illinois shows how complex dealing with complaints from a condominium’s homeowner’s association of alleged construction defects can be. Homeowner’s associations usually have governing documents, which are open to interpretation and can...
What you can ask for after your business contract is breached
Whether an Illinois business is accused of breach of contract, or it is the one claiming another party broke its promises, there could be a great deal of money at stake. The circumstances of the alleged breach determine how much the plaintiff might claim in damages....
