The firm represented a framing subcontractor pursuing its outstanding subcontract balance which had been paid to the general contractor by the project owner, but withheld from the subcontractor. The firm recorded a mechanic’s lien on behalf of the subcontractor and successfully obtained a summary judgment, arguing there was no dispute that all elements of a mechanic’s lien cause of action were satisfied.
The owner appealed arguing the subcontractor had no lien rights due to a recent corporate reorganization. After extensive briefing and oral argument, the Court of Appeal upheld the judgment in favor of the subcontractor and the firm’s client was paid in full, including interest.
Counsel: P. Randolph Finch Jr., Jason R. Thornton, Andrea L. Petray, and Thomas E. Diamond