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Preventing Lawsuits Due to Sick Buildings in the Age of COVID-19
Building owners must follow all local, regional and national guidance documents to protect employees from the spread of coronavirus. They also must undertake the rigorous recommendations of ASHRAE for reopening and continued operation and maintenance of buildings and HVAC systems.
By William S. Thomas
November 11, 2020
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by William S. Thomas
William S. Thomas is a co-founder and principal of Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas, LLC, in St. Louis. He focuses his practice on handling matters involving the construction process, including up-front contract reviews, commercial litigation, professional liability defense, and trial work. He is a member of the Construction Law and Litigation Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
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