PIH Beaverton, LLC v. Super One, Inc.

In this case, we consider the meaning of the term “substantial completion” as used in ORS 12.135, a statute of ultimate repose for claims arising from the construction, alteration, or repair of improvements to real property. We affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals and remand to the circuit court for further proceedings.

The following facts are taken from the record on summary judgment and are undisputed. Defendant general contractor Super One, Inc., and various subcontractors, including defendant subcontractor T. T. & L. Sheet Metal, Inc., contracted with VIP’s Industries, Inc. and…