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General Contractors/Developers Have New Rights Under California Ruling

Developers and General Contractors have new rights under California Supreme Court Ruling

Contracts signed prior to June 1, 2006 are greatly affected

Trade Contractors and Suppliers are liable for contractually required defense costs even if they are ultimately found not to be negligent.


A July 21, 2008 decision by the California Supreme Court said that where trade contractors and suppliers are contractually liable for Developer and General Contractor's defense costs, that liability will be triggered immediately on tender of defense, even if the work of the trade contractor or supplier is...