Ohio Supreme Court Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court released its highly anticipated decision in the Dugan & Meyers public construction case. Contrary to the famous 1918 U.S. Supreme Court case, United States v. Spearin, contractors in Ohio may now be responsible for the consequences of defects in owner-provided plans and specifications. The Spearin doctrine relieves the contractor from the consequences of defects in owner-provided plans and specifications. The Ohio Supreme Court has just ruled that the so-called Spearin doctrine is not applicable in cases involving delay due to plan changes.