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…
Response To Bid Protest – West Coast Port Rehabilitation
The firm’s client was the low bidder on a $75 million port facility rehabilitation on one of the largest marine…
Federal Contracting – Teaming Agreement Member v. Prime Contract Awardee
The firm represented a member of an oral teaming agreement who was not awarded a contract despite the teammate being…
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…
Light Rail Construction – Western United States
The firm’s client performed an urban light rail project as a subcontractor. The project suffered substantial design revisions, delays and…
Prime Contractor v. Receiver – Public Works
The firm’s client was the prime contractor on a California public works project. After paying one of its subcontractors nearly…
Defense of Claims Against Construction Manager By Trade Contractor
The firm successfully defended claims by a trade contractor against a construction manager and owner’s agent on a multiunit construction…