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Title | Substituted Material |
Subtitle | An architect was retained to design a residential property. Based on the contractor’s recommendation, the architect agreed to a product substitution for exterior fixtures even though the architect had no experience with this product. Years following occupancy, the owners issued a claim against the architect alleging that the product, as specified, failed and was intended specifically for interior use only. As the only design professional retained, the architect was held to a higher standard of care than the contractor and faced considerable exposure for the costs associated with repairs. |
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Title | 50 Years |
Subtitle | Victor introduced professional liability for architects and engineers almost 50 years ago. |
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Title | Lien and Counterclaim |
Subtitle | An architect of a commercial property filed a lien against the property in an attempt to recover outstanding fees from the project owner. The owner issued a counterclaim alleging negligent design. The owner also brought the architect into a pre-existing lawsuit alleging that the architect failed to meet the terms of the construction management contract and directed work without written approval. |
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Title | Engineering Design Approval |
Subtitle | An engineer approved design changes based on abutment foundation materials used in the building of a small bridge, which resulted in partial destruction of one abutment foundation after a heavy rainfall. The engineer was sued for the under-design of the bridge. |
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Field | Value |
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Title | A&E Practice, Project and Small Firms Claims by Claimant |
Subtitle | Professional Liability for Architects & Engineers |
Adjacent Landowner | 1% |
Commercial/Developer | 3% |
Contractor | 12% |
Injured Person | 3% |
Insurance Company (by Subrogation) | 3% |
Other | 7% |
Owner (Private Sector) | 47% |
Owner (Public Sector) | 17% |
Prime Consultant | 3% |
Private/Individual | 3% |
Subconsultant | 1% |
Subcontractor | 1% |
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Field | Value |
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Title | A&E Practice, Project and Small Firms Claims by Allegation |
Subtitle | Professional Liability for Architects & Engineers |
Design Error | 52% |
Other | 16% |
Inspection Error | 8% |
Supervision Error | 6% |
Horizontal Measurement | 3% |
Difference in Conditions (Soil/Water/etc.) | 3% |
Improper or Insufficient Check of Documentation | 3% |
Lack of Information/Incorrect Information Provided | 3% |
Disputes Over Extras/Change Order | 2% |
Vertical Measurement | 2% |
Misc./Multitude of Problems | 2% |
Faulty Specification | 2% |
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Field | Value |
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Title | Indemnity vs. Defence Costs |
Subtitle | Professional Liability for Architects & Engineers |
Defence Costs Only | 63% |
Indemnity Including Defence Costs | 37% |