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Contractor Registration in Washington State: Why It's an Important Prerequisite To File Breach of Contract Lawsuits

In Dobson v. Archibald, the Washington Supreme Court addressed and confirmed statutory analyses concerning the required contractor registration in Washington. 1 Wash. 3d 102, 523 P.3d 1190 (2023). Contractors and potential...more

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Washington Supreme Court Holds Prelien Notice Not Required for Labor Liens

The Washington Supreme Court recently held that a contractor is not required to provide a property owner with a prelien notice in order to have a valid lien for labor provided to a construction project. Washington...more

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Washington Supreme Court Weighs in on Notice Requirements for Labor Liens: Velazquez Framing LLC v. Cascadia Homes, Inc.

Washington’s construction lien statute, RCW 60.04, balances the interests of persons performing work to improve real property with the interests of property owners in avoiding the necessity of paying for the same work twice....more

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Washington Supreme Court: Hybrid Claims-Made and Occurrence CGL Policy Unenforceable

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On August 11, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court, answering a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, held that a contractor’s commercial general liability insurance...more

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The Washington Supreme Court Renders a Significant Decision on Application of the Spearin Doctrine for Washington Projects

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In September 2021, the Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in Lake Hills Investments, LLC v. Rushforth Construction Co., Inc., 198 Wash.2d 209 (2021). This case is significant because it establishes a comparative...more

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Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Affirmative Defense of Design Defects

In a recent ruling, the Washington Supreme Court confirmed and clarified the ability of contractors to shield themselves from liability for construction claims arising out of defects in owner-provided plans and...more

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