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…
False Claim Act Defense – Multiple Municipal Rail Projects, Western United States
Finch, Thornton & Baird represented two prime contractors that performed large-scale municipal rail projects for the same owner. Both primes…
Zurich Specialties London Limited v. A&D Fire Protection, et al.
This case involved the Treo@Kettner condominium development located in downtown San Diego, which was completed in January 2003. Treo@Kettner was…
Rafael Gonzalez v. Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
The firm’s client was sued for indemnity in connection with a personal injury lawsuit filed by one of its employees…
Carmel Cove Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Carmel Cove, LLC, et. al.
The firm represented a condominium developer in a construction defect action brought by the homeowners’ association. The homeowners’ association was…
Subcontractor Default – Caltrans Highway Facility Rehabilitation
The firm's client was the prime contractor on a highway facility rehabilitation project for the California Department of Transportation. The…
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty, Inc. v. Roofing Subcontractor, Roofing Manufacturer and Their Insurers
The firm represented the Design Builder concerning a roof failure on a classified military base project. After asserting the claim…
Property Owner v. Title Insurer
The firm represented plaintiff homeowners who obtained a policy of title insurance from the defendant. The plaintiffs had previously been…
Qui Tam Plaintiff v. Design Builder
The firm represented the design builder and general contractor against allegations of violations of the California False Claims Act and…
Jaynes Corporation of California v. Pro-Tech Fire Protection Systems Corporation
The firm’s client was the prime contractor on a large-scale water treatment plant project. The fire protection subcontractor on the…
Roel Construction Company, Inc. v. Alcala Co. et al.
The firm recovered over $1.5 million on behalf of its general contractor client and its insurers against numerous subcontractors and…
Casoleil LP v. Wermers, Inc. et al.
This case involved a multiparty construction defect action with claims by the owner in excess of $34 million. In the…