Ship Repairers Need to Be Wary of Warranty of Workmanlike Performance

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reminded the legal community that liability for breach of the implied warranty of workmanlike performance (WWLP) is strict, and damages can end up being much more than anticipated. Contracts of ship repairers fall under admiralty jurisdiction and are therefore subject to doctrines of general maritime …

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