H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. v. Western Surety Co. et al. Middlesex Superior Court C.A. 2011-03871-B Successfully established defendant surety company’s “actual notice” of client’s bond claim within statutory time frame, prompting six figure settlement.
G.S. Redlon & Sons vs. Intech, Inc. Marlborough District Court C.A. 200921CV345 Successfully prosecuted and proved at trial general contractor’s claims that it was due its contract balance for nonpayment, and successfully defended against owner’s claims that general contractor did not complete its work and perform in a workmanlike manner. The jury found the general […]
Easton Winwater Works Co. and Town of Burlington advs. Mass Installation Prevailed at the Attorney General’s Office and successfully defended against a bid protest filed by another bidder alleging Easton Winwater Works’ low bid was not responsive and therefore not eligible due to wage rates.
H.J. Centola & Sons and Joseph Centola advs Anthony Catlin Aggressively responded to homeowner’s 93A claims and successfully demonstrated that homeowner’s claims for improper work were not only without merit, but were time barred. Successfully proved that action could not be pursued against the corporate principal individually when homeowner’s contract was solely with the corporation.
H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. v MPF Corp., Michael P. Federico, Individually and North American Specialty Insurance Company Worcester Superior Court C.A. WOCV2003-00887 Successfully prosecuted supplier’s M.G.L. c. 149 § 29 bond claim and proved that general contractor’s refusal to pay supplier due to alleged defects and cost of remedial work was unfounded. Demonstrated problems […]
Miles Johnston d/b/a Johnston Drywall v Jan Five Corp. d/b/a Alexandra Construction, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg and Hartford Fire Insurance Company Middlesex Superior Court C.A. MICV2002-04098 Successfully prosecuted subcontractor’s claims pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149 § 29 to judgment, and successfully defended delay claims and improper work claims by general contractor. Subcontractor […]
Vincent Rico & Associates v. St. George Orthodox Cathedral Successfully defended an architectural landscape firm at arbitration, proving owner’s alleged claims for damages were outside the scope of the parties’ contract and speculative in nature. No damages were awarded to owner; award for Vincent Rico & Associates.
In an important decision for employers, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination recently clarified the scope and purpose of its anti-retaliation statute, and awarded damages to an employee who was terminated for submitting an internal complaint of sexual harassment directed by one of her co-workers towards another co-worker.
A recent personal injury case demonstrates that commercial property owners simply cannot be too cautious when it comes to ensuring their status as an additional insured on certificates issued to their tenants and contractors.
Recently, our office won another significant jury trial in Worcester Superior Court that demonstrates our experience and expertise in local land use and construction disputes.