Legal Question in Construction Law in Pennsylvania

Had a General Contractor who hired a sub-contractor to tile a master bathroom with a curbless shower. The water in the shower flows OUT of the shower toward the middle of the bathroom. Contractor say not his fault - sue the sub-contractor. We have a court date with the General Contractor. who is responsible to pay for this to be fixed?


Asked on 5/20/16, 12:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Norman Stark J. Norman Stark , Attorney, Architect

ANSWER: Clearly, the General Contractor is liable to you for the improper workmanship of his/hers/its Subcontractor. Since you have no contract privity with the Subcontractor, the GC is liable and collectible. Let him/her or it go after the Sub.

Good luck!

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Answered on 5/20/16, 12:29 pm


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