Wash. Court Reinstates Claims Against Dissolved Subcontractors

SEATTLE - Washington's Court of Appeals has reinstated a contractor's indemnification claims against dissolved corporate subcontractors blamed for construction defects that caused leaks and water damage in a townhome development. Cambridge Townhomes LLC, et al. v. Pacific Star Roofing Inc., et al., No. 57328-4-1 (Wash. Ct. App., Div. 1).

The Court of Appeals, Division 1, cited the Washington Supreme Court's recent holding in Ballard Square Condominium Owners Association v. Dynasty Construction Co. (158 Wn.2d 603, 146 P.3d 914 [2006]) in ruling that the general contractor could pursue claims against Pacific Star Roofing and P.J. Interprize Inc.

"Although the right to …