Prompt Payment Dispute (Bench Trial)
The Firm defended general contractor in a claim by a subcontractor for violation of California’s prompt payment laws. The general…
Public Works: Defense Against Claims Arising From Damaged Pipeline
The Firm represented its client in claim arising from damage caused to a oil pipeline while the client was constructing…
Defective Grading Dispute (Jury Trial)
The Firm represented Building Owner against a retaining wall builder, claiming repair cost resulting from subsidence and wall movement. A…
Lower Tier Subcontractor v. General Contractor and Miller Act Payment Bond Surety
The firm represented a subcontractor on a federal work of improvement in Arizona. The firm filed suit against the general…
General Contractor v. County of San Diego
Immediately after award on a hard-bid sewer project, the firm’s general contractor client discovered defects in the plans requiring a…
General Contractor v. Public Owner
The firm’s client was the general contractor on a local public works project. The general contractor contended the project was…
Subcontractor v. General Contractor and Project Owner
The firm represented a national electrical subcontractor in a claim for recovery of delay and disruption damages. The firm was…
Claim for Additional Grading Quantities
The firm represented a public works contractor against a water district on a claim for additional grading quantities. The firm…
Differing Site Condition, Cardinal Change, Liquidated Damages, Subcontractor Substitution Penalty Assessment – California Central Coast
The firm’s client was the prime contractor on a flood control construction project involving the widening of a creek that…
Bid Protest Defense / Subcontractor Listing Inconsistency – Caltrans
The firm’s client was the low bidder on a roadway improvement project for Caltrans. A competing bidder protested, contending the…
Responsibility Challenge – Multi-Prime Public University Construction In Northern California
The firm’s client was the low bidder for the largest bid package on a public university construction project. Another bidder…
Sole-Sourcing / Brand Name / “Or-Equal” Dispute – Public Procurement
The firm’s client was a prime contractor on a water treatment facility. During the submittal stage of the project, the…