Article
Preventing Coronavirus claims: Strategies for Architects and Engineers
Liberty Mutual Architects and Engineering Newsletter
(2020)
Abstract
In the wake of COVID-19, we anticipate claim activity against architect and engineering design firms and professionals (subsequently referred as “DPs”) alleging:
1. Delay in performance of professional services arising from stay at home orders;
2. Inspection errors arising from their virtual vs. on-site performance;
3. Economic downturn causing owners/investors to allege faulty design and displace blame for backing out of projects/deals due to financial loss; and
4. Health-related claims from those who contracted COVID-19 alleging faulty premises design and deficient ventilation.
This article analyzes potential future claims arising from the Coronavirus crisis, and suggests potential strategies to avoid of minimize risk.
Keywords
- A & E Liability,
- architects and engineers,
- professional liability
Disciplines
Publication Date
October, 2020
Citation Information
Barry R. Temkin, Kenneth Greenwald and Kate E. DiGeronimo. "Preventing Coronavirus claims: Strategies for Architects and Engineers" Liberty Mutual Architects and Engineering Newsletter (2020) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barry_temkin/70/