Xavier A Franco

August 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

In the absence of a contractual agreement between the plaintiff and the architect, the general rule that an employer is not liable to the public for the work of its independent contractors will likely shield the architect from vicarious liability for the work of its independent subconsultants, leaving plaintiffs to argue the existence of a nondelegable duty.

By Xavier A. Franco and Michael A. Mullavey

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