Bruce Paul Babbitt's Legal Cases (5)

Government

United States Ex Rel Thompson and Ruel vs Avar, et.al.

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OUTCOME: Recovery for U.S. and Clients

Bruce Babbitt represented two whistleblowers in the investigation and prosecution of a nationwide conspiracy by suppliers to fix prices and rig bids on bridge construction projects, including the "Big ... Dig" Ziskin Bridge in Boston. He presented the case to the U.S. Attorney's office in San Francisco, who used his clients information to obtain both criminal convictions and civil fraud recoveries. HIs clients recovered their statutory share, damages for wrongful termination, and attorney fees.

Construction and development

Port of Longview v J.H. Kelly

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OUTCOME: Over $1,300,000 recovery for client

Mr. Babbitt represented the Port of Longview, Washington, in an action against the installer and manufacturer of a shiploading system that had ejected its spout into the hold of a ship. After a two wee ... k jury trial the Port of Longview recovered vitually all of the damages sought to rebuild the shiploader and for its interruption.

State, local, and municipal law

Food Services of American v Sysco

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OUTCOME: Decision in Favor of Food Services

Sysco, the opposing party, filed suit to enjoin the award of a $120 Million Dollar Contract to supply food products to various Washington State Departments and Divisions. After briefing and hearings, ... the Thurston County Superior Court, Bershauer, Judge, ruled in favor of Mr. Babbitt's Client, Food Services of America, confirming the award of the contract.

Construction and development

Atlas Hotels v Koll Construction

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OUTCOME: Settled Favorably to Defendant

Atlas Hotels, the owner of the Semiahmoo Resort in Washington State, sued Koll Construction, Mr. Babbitt's client, for $11 Million. After discovery and motion practice, the suit ultimately settled for ... only $250,000, all paid for by insurance.

Construction and development

Con Force Structures v General Construction

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OUTCOME: Favorable Mediation Settlement

This was a Miller Act Action in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Tacoma. Con Force Manufactured Prestressed Concrete Pilings for an Aircraft Carrier Pier at a Navy Base. ... The Pilings Cracked when driven. The General Contractor claimed that Con Force was responsible and brought claims of over $ 7 Million against it. Bruce Babbitt Represented Con Force and brought claims for payment of the cost of the pilings, claiming that the General Contractor's design was inadequate. Following extensive motion practice, including dispositive motions, the case settled in Con Force's favor, yielding a seven figure recovery.

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