Single-Family Community Project
Owner of a 500-unit single-family community project sued the civil engineer who designed a dam, spillway and bridge, which were intended to create a lake and centerpiece of new community. The dam failed, leading to $5,000,000 in owner claims related to increased construction costs, delay and diminished project value. Alleged damages exceeded civil engineer’s $1,000,000 professional liability policy. Matter ultimately settled for $2,000,000 above the civil engineer’s policy limits.