
Attorney Garret Murai discusses RGC Gaslamp, LLC v. Ehmcke Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
Most mechanics lien actions follow a pretty standard process:
- A mechanics lien claimant, either a contractor subcontractor, material supplier, or laborer, performs work but is not paid;
- Mechanics lien claimant records a mechanics lien on the property in which work was performed; and
- Within 90 days thereafter files suit to foreclose on the mechanics lien.
Sometimes, either before or after a mechanics lien claimant files suit, the owner will record a mechanics lien release bond, in which case mechanics lien claimant files suit against the release bond.
But what if a mechanics lien claimant records a mechanics lien, the owner records a mechanics lien release bond, and the mechanics lien claimant records three different but identical mechanics liens thereafter? Is this even legal?
Mr. Murai may be contacted at gmurai@nomosllp.com