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26Jun

Are General Contractors Liable For Their Subcontractors’ Actions Or Inactions?

A general contractor in Southern California found itself on the hook for its subcontractor’s failure to pay wages to its workers, even though the general contractor had no knowledge of it. The case illustrates an important reminder for general...
By: Jackson Lewis P.C.
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/are-general-contractors-liable-for-36057/

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