Source: Professional Underwriters Agency (PUA)

An interior designer specified vinyl wallcoverings on a hotel project in accordance with the brand’s specifications. Due to  alleged design and construction defects, the internal building air was more humid than anticipated,  moisture was  trapped behind the wallcoverings and mold formed. The interior designer was named as a defendant in litigation  involving more than 15 parties. The cost to defend was significant and, ultimately, the matter was settled for
more than $100,000.