Source: Professional Underwriters Agency (PUA)

A landscape architect was retained by a high-net-worth client to design the  grounds of a multi-million dollar vacation  residence. The landscape architect’s services included the conceptual design of a swimming pool and surrounding hardscape, which involved the selection of stone and tiling to be used in the project to match the project’s aesthetic.  Following completion of the project, the tiles the landscape architect selected for the pool failed and needed to be  replaced as they were not suitable for the type of pool constructed. After seeking contribution from the tile supplier, the  claim was settled prior to the initiation of litigation for approximately $385,000.