Successful arbitration in US General Construction Company, LLC v. Vernal City on 80 issues

Kirton McConkie received an arbitration ruling in US General Construction Company, LLC v. Vernal City. The firm represented Vernal City. The arbitration involved USGC’s claim for additional compensation under a water and sewer upgrade project contract for alleged changes due largely to defective plans and unforeseen subsurface conditions. USGC’s claim was for $860,000 based on 22 change order claims. The arbitrator was asked to make findings of fact and conclusions of law on approximately 80 issues relating to the 22 claims. The firm successfully won on all 80 issues and had all 22 claims dismissed with no amount awarded to USGC.