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Architect and Engineer Liability for Negligent Design

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"An architect or structural engineer may avoid liability for negligent design if it is proven that deviations in construction are material and that the deviations have been the proximate cause of the damages claimed by the plaintiff."  Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum, Inc. v. McNulty Co. , 504 N.E.2d 415 (Ohio 1986). Trenton H. Cotney Florida Bar Certified in Construction Law www.trentcotney.com