Who can be sued for construction defects?

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lawsuits over construction defects can be complicated. There are a number of individuals and entities involved throughout the process of erecting a building — architects, engineers, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Plaintiffs must determine which of these is responsible for the defect and require them to fix it and pay damages. Of course, defendants may disagree with that assessment and place the blame on someone else involved in the construction or renovation of a property. There are multiple types of construction defect suits. The most common include negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, strict liability, negligent misrepresentation and fraud. Let's...