Ace American Insurance v. Riley Bros.

Leibensperger, Edward P., J.

INTRODUCTION

This case arises out of a construction incident in which Defendants Riley Brothers, Inc. (Riley) and Dunaff Construction, Inc. (Dunaff) struck a two-inch water service pipe while performing excavation work in Winthrop Square in Boston. The incident is alleged to have caused damage to an underground steam system owned by fourth-party Defendant Veolia Energy Boston, Inc. f/k/a Trigen-Boston Energy Corporation (Trigen). Plaintiff Ace American Insurance Co. (Ace) initiated the current subrogation action against Riley and Dunaff to recoup payments made to…