Commercial Projects

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CHANNEL ISLANDS

Project: Construction and renovation of new student classroom facilities.

Scope: Representation of general contractor in connection with delay and scope change claims and subcontractor pass-through claims. Defense of false claims allegations. The amounts in dispute were in excess of $5,000,000.

Resolution: Successfully resolved the matter in favor of the general contractor, avoiding any payment obligation.

RITZ CARLTON RESIDENCES, KAPALUA BAY

Project: Construction of Ritz Carlton Residences development on Maui.

Scope: Represented general contractor in connection with $26,000,000 owner payment default and additional delay and scope claims. Separate dispute with electrical subcontractor involving a $5,500,000 excess completion claim and a $10,500,000 counterclaim for delay and disruption.

Resolution: Successfully resolved all claims in favor of the general contractor.