Originally posted 2013-09-20 09:00:39. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the interaction between fraud and contracts on many occasions. Recently, I got to put my advice into action. I am counsel for the plaintiff in the matter of Environmental Staffing Acquisition Corp. v. Beamon, et. al. in the Portsmouth, VA Circuit Court and
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Do Construction Contracts and Fraud Mix After All?
On several occasions here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the fact that, with a few exceptions, fraud claims and written construction contract based claims do not mix. One of the exceptions to the so called “economic loss rule” that would seem to preclude both fraud and contract claims in the same lawsuit is where
Be Careful With Construction Fraud Allegations
Here at Construction Law Musings we have discussed the intersection of contracts, construction and fraud on several occasions. We’ve even discussed how such fraud can bleed over from the civil to the criminal. Recently, the Virginia Supreme Court weighed in again on the question of construction fraud and criminal allegations. In O’Connor v. Tice, the
Sometimes Fraud and Construction Contracts Mix
As I have discussed at Musings on several occasions, the general rule in Virginia is that fraud and construction contracts do not mix. In other words, most of the time, even where a contractor clearly misrepresents the work performed, an owner can only recover in contract, and not for fraud with its potential for punitive
Construction Contracts, Fiduciary Duty and Fraud
I have discussed the interplay between the economic loss rule, fraud and construction contracts on many occasions here at Construction Law Musings. You may ask why the consistent drumbeat? The answer lies in the fact that we attorneys tend to try and think of creative ways to avoid the economic loss rule when contractors act
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