The firm initiated litigation on behalf of a pipeline rehabilitation subcontractor on a City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department sewer rehabilitation project. The firm sued the general contractor, its payment bond surety, and the project owner to recover the principal amount due of $270,000.00 via claims for breach of contract, recovery on payment bond, and recovery on public works stop notice. The general contractor alleged it was entitled to an offset from subcontractor due to delays on the project and liquidated damages assessed by the owner. One month before trial, and after mediation, the firm recovered $336,000.00 for its client via settlement, more than the principal claim.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2008-00090723-CU-BC-CTL
Counsel: P. Randolph Finch Jr. and Andrea L. Petray