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An analysis of tile and stone surface damage claims, coordination issues, and responsibility in construction defect cases By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In construction defect claims involving installations, tile and stone surface damage to adjacent components is frequently attributed to the installer. Scratched tubs, stained fixtures, and…
Subcontractor-supplied Tile/Stone Installation — An analysis of control, risk allocation, and performance outcomes in construction defect cases By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In tile and stone installations, material procurement is often separated from installation scope. Owners or general contractors may purchase tile or stone directly, while subcontractors…
Silicosis Article #9 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Silica dust isn’t just a shop hazard, it’s a growing legal issue. Fabricators who work with engineered stone are facing increased scrutiny as more workers are diagnosed with silicosis, and lawyers are beginning to treat these cases the…
Silicosis Article #8 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Silicosis exposure is no longer confined to the jobsite. The tentacles of exposure stretch beyond saws, grinders, and dust-filled shops, into homes, cars, laundries, and the very lives of unsuspecting family members. We’ve been on job sites. We’ve…
Silicosis Article #7 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In most construction cases, exposure or failure is isolated, a single jobsite, a single product defect, a single injured party. Silicosis cases tied to engineered stone is different. We’ve seen this firsthand: one slab, one saw, one shop,…
Silicosis Article #6 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) When we’re brought in to support silicosis or construction-related litigation, one of the first things we ask is, “What standard is being cited, and is it being applied correctly?” It’s a simple question. But too often, the answer is…
Silicosis Article #5 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) One of the most common mistakes we see in silicosis and construction litigation isn’t about what a lawyer does, it’s about when they do it. Waiting too long to involve your silicosis expert doesn’t just delay strategy. It…
Silicosis Article #4 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In litigation, an expert report is more than a formality. It’s the backbone of your argument, the first impression for the court, and the first target in cross-examination. Yet too often, reports are rushed, vague, or overly confident,…
Silicosis Article #3 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) The phrase “the next asbestos” gets thrown around too often in litigation circles. But in the case of engineered stone, it may not be hyperbole, it might be an early warning. Across the country, attorneys are filing class actions and personal…