LeChase Construction Services, LLC. v. Escobar Construction, Inc.

  1. July 01, 2019

    Court Tosses Counterclaims In $1M Cornell Drywall Spat

    A New York federal court on Monday tossed subcontractor Escobar Construction's counterclaims against a general contractor in a $1 million dispute over drywall work at a Cornell University student housing project, finding Escobar did not provide notice before ditching the project.

  2. January 10, 2019

    Contractor In $1M Drywall Row Aims To Dodge Counterclaims

    A general contractor urged a New York federal court on Wednesday to dismiss counterclaims brought by a subcontractor in a $1 million dispute over drywall work at a Cornell University student housing project, telling the court no evidence has indicated it skipped out on payments prior to the subcontractor "abandoning" the project.

  3. January 03, 2019

    Cornell Housing Project Fight Not Over, Subcontractor Says

    A subcontractor accused of performing subpar work on a Cornell University student housing project urged a New York federal judge Wednesday to block the general contractor's bid to escape counterclaims related to an alleged failure to make payments under the contract, saying there are factual issues that still need to be resolved.

  4. August 27, 2018

    Cornell Housing Work Subpar, Unfinished, Contractor Says

    A contractor hired to construct housing for Cornell University students before the start of the upcoming school year launched a lawsuit against one of its subcontractors in New York federal court Friday, alleging the company is on the hook for more than $1 million after performing subpar work and walking off the job.