WeBuildIt Construction Ltd hired Danele, an architect and construction manager, to build part of a tuna-canning plant.
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WeBuildIt Construction Ltd hired Danele, an architect and construction manager, to build part of a tuna-canning plant. Danele was responsible for completing the project for a fixed sum. Her arrangement required her to employ workers and purchase materials, subject to the budgetary approval of WeBuildIt. The overall supervision of the workers remained under the direction of WeBuildIt’s chief architect, Marty McPencil, who provided instruction to Danele and four other construction managers involved in the project. Following Marty’s instructions, Danele designed and installed a giant metal tuna on the outside of the building. On the opening day of the plant, the giant tuna fell and killed a fisherman who had just delivered his week’s catch to the plant. The fisherman’s wife is now seeking to recover damages from both Danele, who oversaw the installation of the giant tuna, and WeBuildIt Construction Ltd. Discuss the potential liability resulting from this situation.
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Managing the Law The Legal Aspects of Doing Business
ISBN: 978-0132164429
4th edition
Authors: Mitchell McInnes, Ian R. Kerr, J. Anthony VanDuzer