October 30, 2003

Ruling on construction claims case will trigger a 'blizzard of paperwork'

Wright

The Washington State Supreme Court recently dealt a serious blow to contractors in their ongoing battle with owners concerning payment for extra work.

In Mike M. Johnson v. County of Spokane, a five-member majority of the Court allowed a public owner to receive extra work without paying the contractor any compensation for that work because the contractor failed to follow technical, and at times impossible, claim and notice procedures.

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• Milgard shines in booming housing market, 10-16-2003
• From mom to construction exec, 10-09-2003
• Urban density comes to the burbs, 10-02-2003
• Everett awaits events center's economic boost, 09-25-2003
• Scanning concrete without harmful X-rays, 09-18-2003
• New building puts more green into Evergreen, 09-04-2003
• Cost consultants pare the construction bill, 08-28-2003
• Hardcore recycler builds beyond green, 08-21-2003

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