Court Finds Questions of Fact on Lien Challenge
In Icdia Corp. v. Visaggi (2nd Dept. January 2016) the owner defendant (the “owner”) leased the commercial premises at issue to the co-defendants. One of
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In Icdia Corp. v. Visaggi (2nd Dept. January 2016) the owner defendant (the “owner”) leased the commercial premises at issue to the co-defendants. One of
New York’s False Claims Act (NY State Fin. § 188 et seq.), which follows the Federal False Claims Act (31 USC § 3729 et seq.)
In American Curtain Wall v. NTD Construction Corp. a contractor sued for breach of contract. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss and argued that
In CNP Mech. Inc. v. Allied Bldrs. Inc. the Appellate Division reduced a trial verdict that had been rendered in favor of a subcontractor and against
One of the provisions that is often included in a subcontract agreement is the subcontractor’s warranties. These provisions essentially bind the subcontractor by an implied
Compare federal Miller Act and New York State Finance Law Section 137 payment bond claims, notice rules, deadlines, claimants, forums, and remedies.
In Beys Gen Const. Corp. v. Hill Intl Inc., the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the decision of a trial court which awarded summary judgment
Pursuant to Lien Law § 76, any beneficiary of a trust holding a trust claim is entitled, upon request, after the expiration of 30 days
In Farrell Bldg. Co., Inc. v. Shinnecock Electric, Inc. a general contractor sued its former subcontractor for breach of contract. The subcontractor, an electrician, apparently
Why should a contractor care about a subcontractor’s insurance? “there is no coverage to an injured subcontractors employee (or subcontractors employee) without the existence of
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