The firm represented a subcontractor in litigation arising from the construction of a large wastewater treatment plant in North San Diego County. The firm initiated a lawsuit on behalf of the subcontractor against the design-build-operate contractor who had not paid the subcontractor in full for contract work performed. The subcontractor also sought damages for disruption to its work, resulting in labor inefficiency, and for change order work for which it had not been paid. The design-build-operate contractor disputed the subcontractor’s claim and asserted a cross-complaint in the lawsuit against the subcontractor seeking affirmative relief. After a two-week jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the firm’s client in the amount of $443,884.26. The firm’s client then asserted post-verdict claims for interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and was paid $750,000.00.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2008-00057648-CU-8C-NC
Counsel: Jason R. Thornton