Legal and Regulatory

A Construction Executive’s Personal Liability for Employment Decisions

Liability for negligent hiring, supervision and retention of employees is a risk for tort claims. Fortunately, the risk can be mitigated by best practices and losses can be covered by insurance.
By James T. Dixon
August 10, 2021
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by James T. Dixon
Jim Dixon helps members of the construction industry manage risk, avoid loss, and resolve disputes on projects throughout the country. Jim drafts and negotiates construction contracts, advises clients during construction, and resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation. He has handled claims related to defective construction, schedule delays, disruption and acceleration, differing site conditions, unapproved change orders, payment and performance bonds, and mechanic’s liens. Jim is adept at advancing bid protests on public projects, in resolving disputes on tunneling projects, and in addressing disputes on projects utilizing the integrated project delivery system.

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