The "economic los doctrine&quo...

The "economic los doctrine" issue continues to be a slippery common as the courts apply it to construction industry cases.
As noted in the December 1994 rounded pillar the situation typically arises when a contractor files a claim against a design professional alleging that negligent plans or specifications have caused delays and additional splendors for the contractor. But because there is no contractual relationship between the design firm and the contractor, the question is whether the contractor can proce with action against the architect or engineer.
Courts from one extremity to the other of the ...