Construction Cases

L.H. Morries Electric Inc. v. Hyundai Semiconductor Am. Inc.

Complex Construction Dispute Case: L.H. Morris Elec., Inc. v. Hyundai Semiconductor Am., Inc., 203 Or. App. 54, 125 P.3d 1 (2005). Synopsis: This was a complex construction dispute in which a subcontractor brought a breach of contract, quantum meruit, and construction lien claims against semiconductor manufacturer and manufacturer’s construction agent. After subcontractor’s contract and quantum meruit

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Eugene School District v. State of Oregon

Construction Contract and Prevailing Wage Case: Eugene School Dist. No. 4J v. State, 2006 WL 6151642 Synopsis: This case required Judge Rasmussen to determine the prevailing wage rates applicable to contracts for the construction and redevelopment of four public schools. Which required him to reconcile competing interpretations of an Oregon Statute. He concluded that the prevailing

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Stonecrest Properties v. City of Eugene

Property Development Dispute Case: Stonecrest Properties, LLC v. City of Eugene, 2013 WL 10722805 (Or. Cir.). Synopsis: This case concerned an agreement between Real Estate Development Group and the City of Eugene to make public improvements to the real property referred to by the parties as “Moon Mountain.” The focus of the motions for summary judgment

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Haffner v. Lane County

Construction: Subdivision Approval Case: Haffner v. Lane County 2007 WL 5813755 Relators sought a writ of mandamus compelling Defendant Lane County to issue final Preliminary Subdivision Approval on Relators’ Preliminary Subdivision Approval Application. After reviewing the record and hearing oral arguments, Judge Rasmussen granted the writ of mandamus. DOWNLOAD PDF

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