Extreme Weather, Climate Science and Liability: How Courts are Shaping the Standard of Care

The weather outside is frightful, and so are the liability implications! Yvonne Castillo, Director, Victor Advisory and Nick Lopuszynski, Director of Complex Claim, Professional Services, CNA will explore how extreme weather events driven by climate change are increasing professional liability risks for design firms. They will analyze case law to discuss how courts assess foreseeability in relation to severe weather and the evolving standard of care.

This session will cover why defenses such as "act of God" are losing effectiveness, how codes and standards fall short of climate realities and what proactive steps firms can take to incorporate future climate projections into their design processes. Attendees will gain insights into risk mitigation strategies, emerging trends in weather-related claims and examples of projects where climate modeling has enhanced resilience against extreme weather events.