As public agencies increasingly turn to alternative delivery methods for water infrastructure projects, the application of California’s design immunity protections is becoming more complex. While design immunity traditionally shields public entities from liability when approved plans are reasonable and design changes are thoroughly documented, delegating both design and construction responsibilities to private developers can blur accountability and create new risks.
Maintaining design immunity protections may require agencies to stay actively involved in the ...
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