William H. Gordon Assocs., Inc. v. Heritage Fellowship

Opinion by Justice S. BERNARD GOODWYN.

In this appeal, we consider when the cause of action for a negligent design claim against an engineer accrues. We also consider whether a construction contract between a contractor and an owner absolves a third-party engineer of liability. Third, we consider the evidence required to establish a breach of the standard of care for a professional engineer. Fourth, we consider whether a co-defendant is entitled to an offset or credit when one defendant settles with the plaintiff for attorneys' fees. Finally, we consider whether extended construction interest…