Source: Professional Underwriters Agency (PUA)

A claim was made against an architect for significant settlement at a project more than two years after completion. The settlement appears  to be a result of improper and insufficient geotechnical design and testing. While the architect did not retain the geotechnical engineer, the  owner alleged that the architectural and structural designs also contributed to the settlement, resulting in a significant amount of damage to the project. The matter was ultimately settled for almost $300,000 on the part of the architect.