bond: State Supreme Court Holds That RCW 18.27 Provides Attorney Fees Only In Actions Against Contractor’s Bond, Not Contractor
- 01/15/07 04:57 AM
On December 28, 2006, the Washington State Supreme Court decided in Cosmopolitan Engineering Group, Inc. v. Ondeo Degremont, Inc. that the state’s registration of contractors act, RCW 18.27, provides for attorney fees for the prevailing party in an action against the bond, but not in an action against the contractor. The case arose when Miller Brewing Company hired Ondeo Degremont, Inc., to design an onsite wastewater treatment facility, and other development work, for its brewery in Tumwater, Washington. Ondeo subcontracted with Cosmopolitan Engineering Group, Inc. for engineering services. Cosmopolitan was not paid for all of its services. Cosmopolitan filed a complaint … (0 comments)
On December 28, 2006, the Washington State Supreme Court decided in Cosmopolitan Engineering Group, Inc. v. Ondeo Degremont, Inc. that the state’s registration of contractors act, RCW 18.27, provides for attorney fees for the prevailing party in an action against the bond, but not in an action against the contractor. ;)
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