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Taking Responsibility: Who’s At Fault? Lorenzo Court Says Everyone

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A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more

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OSHA Standard Interpretation Repeats Vague Warnings on Employee Use of Headphones in the Workplace

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a standard interpretation cautioning employers on the use of headphones to listen to music on a construction site....more

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Asbestos/Duty of Care: Connecticut Court Addresses Construction Project/Liability Issues

The Superior Court of Connecticut (Judicial District of Hartford) (“Court”) addressed in a September 30th opinion certain issues arising in an asbestos exposure case. See Julian Poce, et al., v. O&G Industries, Inc., et al.,...more

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Appellate Court Notes

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Supreme Court Advance Release Opinions: - SC19330 - Lawrence v. O & G Industries, Inc. - SC19331 - Beamer v. O & G Industries, Inc. Construction companies do not owe a duty of care to workers employed on a job...more

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Construction Group News: Workers Cannot Recover Lost Wages from Contractor Responsible for Explosion that Shut Down Project

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The Connecticut Supreme Court has held that construction workers whose jobs are affected by the shutdown of a construction project due to an accident cannot bring suit for lost wages against the companies whose negligence...more

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Construction Case Law Update - September #2 2014

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FLORIDA FEDERAL CASES - - Contribution, Equitable Subrogation, and Breach of Contract – Insurer adequately alleged elements of contribution, equitable subrogation, and breach of contract claims in construction defect...more

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