Construction cases are brought by a plaintiff homeowner or real estate owner whereby they sue a defendant contractor for poor workmanship, property damage, or personal injury. In addition to contractors, plaintiffs can bring a construction dispute or legal action against: subcontractors, architects, engineers, a construction company, construction machine manufacturers, individual construction workers, government agencies (federal, state, or local), design professionals, and any other party or member of the construction industry that may share liability for poor construction.