HB115 Alabama 2012 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Roadway contractors, liability and responsibility cease upon acceptance by Transportation Department, county, or local government that highway, road, or street project is in substantial compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications

Description

<p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide that the liability and responsibility of a contractor or subcontractor and its officers, directors, agents, and employees performing highway, road, or street repairs, construction or maintenance on behalf of the state, any county, or any local government for damages arising from the construction project or roadway conditions shall cease upon the acceptance by the Alabama Department of Transportation, such county, or such local government of such highway, road, or street project as being in substantial compliance with the contract documents, plans, and specifications governing the project</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To provide that the responsibility and liability of any contractor or subcontractor, including its officers, directors, agents, and employees, who performs highway, road, or street repairs, construction or maintenance work for any injuries resulting from the condition of any highways, roads, or streets, which are constructed, repaired, or maintained for or on behalf of the state, county, or local government shall cease and be immediately terminated upon the acceptance by the Alabama Department of Transportation, such county, or such local government of such highway, road, or street project as being in substantial compliance with the contract documents, plans, and specifications governing the project. </p>

Subjects

Civil Procedure