Skanska

Washington Court Probes Reasons to Overturn $19 Million Skanska Building Verdict Amid Condo Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — A Washington appeals court is currently examining a $19 million trial verdict awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc. regarding a condominium project. In recent deliberations, a judge raised questions on whether the substantial judgment, which favored the globally recognized construction firm, should indeed be overturned. During Thursday’s session, the focus revolved primarily around the validity and proceedings of the initial trial. The judge probing the case pressed on the thoroughness with which the original facts were established and the rationale behind the jury’s hefty financial award. Skanska USA Building Inc., part of … Read more

Settlement Reached in Hurricane Sally Barge Damage Lawsuit Between U.S. Justice Department and Skanska Construction

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Pensacola, Fla. — Two barges which broke loose during the sonic assault of Hurricane Sally in 2020, causing extensive damages, became the subject of a federal lawsuit that concluded recently with a quiet settlement. The legal action, initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Skanska construction company, was resolved following fruitful mediation last month, culminating in the dismissal of the case by U.S. Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon. The Department of Justice initially sought $1.43 million in damages from Skanska for the alleged negligence incurred during the hurricane’s onslaught. The barges, integral to … Read more