Member-Firm performed sub-surface geotechnical exploration for a developer on an office building project. The consultant noticed a gasoline odor and mentioned it in the final report. Later, major environmental pollution was found, and the member was sued.
Comet, commercial developer, construction-claims attorney, contract-formation process, Contract Reference Guide, gasoline smell, memorialization of conversation, Contract Reference Guide, gut reactions, good deeds, warnings, go/no go analysis, Important