The firm represented a national subcontractor in multi-party litigation against the prime contractor and its sureties on a large project for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (“MWD”). The prime contractor was pursuing the subcontractor’s disruption and inefficiency claims on a pass-through basis. The firm’s client, however, was intent on recovering from the prime – regardless of its recovery from MWD.
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP engaged after failed first mediation attempt.
Prior to the firm’s involvement in the case, the parties had engaged in a failed mediation effort. After the firm became involved, the parties participated in a voluntary document exchange, which included substantial Electronic Stored Information (ESI). The firm worked hard to control litigation cost and efficiently gather and produce ESI.
Firm prevails after a second, more vigorous mediation.
Following the parties’ document exchange, they renewed their efforts at mediation. The firm vigorously advocated the client’s case at mediation. As a result, several weeks following the mediation, the firm’s client was able to secure a settlement with the prime contractor in excess of $1.1 million, and to avoid extensive litigation costs.
Counsel: Jason R. Thornton and Scott M. Bennett