Citation: [2026] EWHC 1552 (TCC)
In this Judgment, the Court determined the amount the Claimant was entitled to following a default judgment on liability for damages to be assessed. Importantly, that liability was for a building liability order ("BLO") under section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) of Sto Germany for a contribution in respect of its UK subsidiary’s liability for defective cladding products under section 149 of the BSA.
This is the first reported judgment in which:
- The Court has made a BLO by default judgment.
- The Court has had to assess the respective “just and equitable” contribution for a cladding produce supplier and a design and build contract.
The Court held that the cladding product supplier was 87.5% responsible.
James Frampton acted for the Claimant, instructed by Charles Russell Speechlys LLP. The Second Defendant did not take part in the proceedings.
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