The firm represented a large design-build contractor on an approximately $100mm design-build public work of improvement.
The firm’s client retained an architectural firm to prepare the design. Ultimately, however, the design was not in compliance with applicable codes according to regulatory authorities — thus requiring a significantly revised design and increased construction costs.
The firm’s client sued for the increased costs to comply with the changed design and delay costs.
Following mediation, at which the claims were convincingly presented by Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP attorneys, the case settled for a seven-figure payment to the firm’s client.
Counsel: Nowell A. Lantz