Appellate Division Ruling in Construction Defect Case Highlights Importance of Timely Expert Testimony and Adherence to Discovery Schedules (NJ)

A recent decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division underscores the fact that in construction defect litigation, where general contractors, project managers, architects and engineers are the primary defendants, it is imperative that qualified experts be retained and properly utilized by the parties in a timely manner. The failure of a party to timely make use of a qualified expert and abide by the trial court’s discovery schedule can be fatal to a plaintiff’s claims for construction defects, and can also severely hamper the defense of such claims.     Read the article…………………..

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