Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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English v. RKK- There is Even More to the Story

Bridge by Free Photos @ PixabayJust when you thought that the litigation between W. C. English and RKK had no more to give (after all, there have been posts with wisdom from this case here, here, and here), it keeps on giving.  A relatively recent opinion from this litigation involved, among other pre-trial motions, motions by English to exclude expert witness testimony.  English sought to exclude Defendant CDM Smith, Inc’s expert testimony relating to CDM’s standard of care, the replacement of the bridge deck, English’s failure to fire CDM, and additional contributing factors regarding the spacing of the reinforcing steel.  English sought to exclude RKK’s expert opinion regarding English’s owed standard of care vis a vis VDOT. Continue Reading

English v. RKK. . . The Saga Continues

Remember back in 2018 when I thought I’d told you the end of the English Construction story regarding its various consultants, etc.?  I was wrong.  The matter went up on appeal to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals where the Appeals Court considered the summary judgment granted to the defendant Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (“RKK”)

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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