Surety’s Damages/Liability to Owner Explained
Comprehensive Care Management Corp v. Utica Mutual Ins. Co. 2011 WL 6338907 (Supreme Ct, Suffolk County; Dec 15, 2011) On this private project the owner, Comprehensive Care,… Read more »
Quantum Meruit Proper Measure of Damages for Breached Contract
American Underground Engineering, Inc. v. City of Syracuse 2011 WL 4809882 A jury determined that the City had breached the contract, and that American Underground Engineering (AUE)… Read more »
Design-Builder Sued by Owner for Art. 3-A Violation and Conversion
Wallkill Medical Developers, LLC v. Sweet Constructors, LLC 2011 WL 1330852 (2d Dept, Apr 5, 2011) In this case, the owners were required to pay the architect who… Read more »
Surety Liable for Attorney Fees of $4 million Awarded in Arbitration
Hicks & Warren LLC v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. 2011 WL 2436703 ( SDNY, June 16, 2011) In this case, Hicks & Warren (“HW”) contracted with a… Read more »
Bid Award by Town Set Aside as Arbitrary and Capricious
AAA Carting & Rubbish Removal v. Town of Southeast 2011 WL 2222305 (Court of Appeals June 9, 2011) In a 5 to 2 decision, NY’s highest court struck down… Read more »