Fogler Secures Favorable Verdict In Construction Contract Dispute
October 14, 2008On October 10, 2008, Murray Fogler obtained a jury verdict in favor of firm client Dudley Construction Ltd. in a construction contract dispute. The case was tried for five days before Judge J.D. Langley of the 85th District Court of Brazos County, Texas. Dudley had been hired by a surety company, Fidelity Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., to complete a sewer project after a prior contractor had defaulted. Dudley sought recovery of amounts owed under the completion agreement, including delay damages, against Fidelity. The jury awarded over $1.8 million, plus attorneys' fees and pre-judgment interest under the Prompt Payment Act.