This is a procedural filing in a mandamus case involving Forum Studio and Clayco in Texas. The court remanded the case back to the lower court without ruling on the main issues. The case involves disputes over design work and insurance requirements, specifically requiring architects and engineers to carry $1 million in professional liability insurance. For subcontractors, this case highlights how insurance obligations flow down through contracts and the importance of understanding what insurance you must carry or require from others.
Design professionals (architects, engineers) working on projects may be required to carry $1 million minimum professional liability insurance per claim and in aggregate
Insurance requirements often flow down from main contractors to subcontractors and design professionals—verify what insurance you must obtain or require from your subs
Procedural disputes over arbitration, statutes of limitations, and temporary restraining orders can delay resolution of construction disputes significantly