SPECIAL SECTION: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Oct 1, 1986
Control of Frivolous Lawsuits and Loss Prevention Resources
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 4
Abstract
The professional liability crisis has reached historic heights and there has been a marked increase in interest in the character of lawsuits filed. A number of states have enacted “frivolous lawsuit” legislation, which attempts to curb those suits that have no merit. Lawsuits are filed for reasons other than liability and legislation‐enacted attempts to remedy those cases where there is not a justified cause for action. In order to minimize lawsuits there has also been a surge of interest in loss prevention activities. A resource survey has been compiled for the publications and programs currently available in the engineering and construction industry. The survey is presented with a request for input from the membership on resources not listed.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 4 • October 1986
Pages: 249 - 255
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1986
Published in print: Oct 1986
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Gary A. Parks
Dir., Div. of Transmission Engrg., Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208
Robert R. McBride, Members, ASCE
Consultant, McBride‐Ratcliff & Associates, Inc., 7220 Langtry, Houston, TX 77040
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