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Construction

Aug. 7, 2025

Summer reading: A swimming pool case with a cold splash of reality

A new ruling clarifies the scope of attorneys' fees provisions under Business and Professions Code Section 7168.

Garret D. Murai

Partner
Nomos LLP

Garret is the editor of the California Construction Law Blog at www.calconstructionlawblog.com.

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Summer reading: A swimming pool case with a cold splash of reality
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Hopefully, you're enjoying the summer sun with a cool drink in hand. Since it's swimming pool season, we've got a swimming pool case that's anything but refreshing

The Lee case

In Lee v. Cardiff, 94 C...

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