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Contractor Liability Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities October 21, 2011 Jeanelle R. Lust Knudsen Berkheimer  Richardson & Endacott, LLP (402)475-7011
Parties Subject to Liability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
General Rule of Liability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
Exceptions to Liability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Retained Control” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Retained Control” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Retained Control” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Direct Liability” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Direct Liability” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Nondelegable Duty” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
“ Nondelegable Duty” Exception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
Thank you to the following contributors: Ryan Schmeits Farm Bureau Financial Services Lincoln, Nebraska Bradford S. Purcell Purcell & Wardrope Chtd. Chicago, Illinois Jeanelle R. Lust Knudsen Berkheimer  Richardson & Endacott, LLP (402)475-7011

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  • 12. Thank you to the following contributors: Ryan Schmeits Farm Bureau Financial Services Lincoln, Nebraska Bradford S. Purcell Purcell & Wardrope Chtd. Chicago, Illinois Jeanelle R. Lust Knudsen Berkheimer Richardson & Endacott, LLP (402)475-7011