Who is liable when multiple contractors cause a defect?
Source: https://www.lawcjb.com/, December 18, 2025
When a construction defect appears, many property owners want a clear answer to one question: who is responsible? On most Indiana building projects, many people take part in the work. General contractors, subcontractors, designers and suppliers can all share the blame. Because so many different hands touch a single project, liability can fall on more than one party.
Indiana courts focus on how the defect happened and who helped cause it. Looking at responsibility early can help owners, developers and contractors decide how to respond and what steps to take next. Read more.






