Tri-Town Board of Water Commissioners v. Centennial Insurance Co. et al
Water District’s case against surety for earned and unearned balances.
Issue
Did the Water Commissioners waive its rights to recover under a performance bond after a contractor abandoned work?
Challenge
The performance bond issued by the surety included certain notice and other pre-filing requirements that the surety argued the Water District had failed to comply with.
Outcome
Settled case for Water District against surety at full value, resulting in the District’s retention of all earned and unearned contract balances, along with a $425,000 payment by the surety.