Common Claims
- Design errors (e.g., flawed plans, specs, material selections)
- Professional malpractice
- Breach of contract and underperformance allegations
- Negligence in site supervision or code compliance
- Cost underestimation and misrepresentation
- Failure to catch contractor deviations or deficiencies
Minnesota Law Sets a High Bar
To win a malpractice case, plaintiffs must prove:
- A professional duty of care
- A breach of that standard
- Damages caused by the breach
- Expert testimony supporting the claim
We secure strong experts, challenge causation, and highlight contractual limits to narrow your exposure.
Common Defenses We Use
- Lack of causal connection between your work and claimed damage
- Owner’s failure to follow your recommendations
- Intervening actions by contractors
- Contributory fault or changed conditions
- Unenforceable scope expansion (waiver or oral modifications)
We use Minnesota caselaw and expert analysis to frame the case around facts, not finger-pointing.
We Understand the Real Risk
Claims often involve:
- Poorly selected products (e.g., non-thermally broken windows)
- Incomplete drawings or lack of coordination with trades
- Failure to act on known performance issues
- Disputes over responsibility for energy loss, moisture intrusion, or frost damage
We know how to challenge speculative or inflated repair estimates and establish reasonable scopes.
Risk Management for Professionals
We also advise firms on:
- Scope-of-service clauses
- Limitation-of-liability provisions
- Professional liability (E&O) insurance
- Expert disclosure under Minn. Stat. § 544.42
- Proper documentation during contract administration