CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Suffolk Construction Drywall Suits Involve Claim for $3 Million in Court Costs

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The surety, Berkley Insurance Co., which prevailed against Suffolk in the civil lawsuit, now seeks potential trial costs that will add millions to the basic $4.1 million in damages that the contractor owes it.

November 11, 2024
Richard Korman - Engineering News-Record

Suffolk Construction lost a breach-of-contract contract lawsuit in July with a former drywall subcontractor's surety—but the contractor's payout may dramatically increase if the presiding U.S. district court judge in Miami allows the surety to collect $3 million more in requested attorneys' fees and trial costs.

Reprinted courtesy of Richard Korman, Engineering News-Record

Mr. Korman may be contacted at kormanr@enr.com

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