Tenants of an apartment building sue the owner by forcing him torepair many defects in the building, which affect the quality ofuse. The owner's lawyer hires Engineer A to inspect the buildingand give the report, in support of the owner. Engineer A discoversserious structural defects in the building, which he constitutes animmediate threat to the safety of the tenants. The tenants' suitdoes not mention these safety-related defects. Upon reporting thefindings to the lawyer, Engineer A is told he must maintain thisinformation as confidential as it is part of a lawsuit. Engineer Acomplies with the request of the lawyer. Describe theresponsibility/professional obligations of Engineer A with regardsto Rules of Practice IEthics.
