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The Spearin Doctrine dictates that a project owner impliedly warrants that the plans and specifications it provides are accurate and suitable, and can protect a contractor against liability.

It is important to note that officials who seek protection under this rule cannot simply claim a broad or blanket lack of knowledge to qualify for its protections.

Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Sys., Inc., No. 398 MDA 2020, 2021 Pa. Super. 155 (Pa. Super Ct. Aug.5, 2021), is a case of first impression and the Pennsylvania Superior Court's decision now paves the way for...