State ex rel. Department of Administrative Services v. United Pacific Insurance

Plaintiff Oregon Waste Systems (OWS) filed this claim against United Pacific Insurance Company (UPIC) and the State of Oregon, seeking payment for work it performed as a subcontractor on a public contract for the removal and disposal of tires and tire shreds. Smith Technology Corporation (Smith), the primary contractor, provided a performance bond to the state on a form provided by UPIC, its surety. OWS seeks payment under the bond or, in the alternative, damages from the state for failure to require a sufficient bond. The state filed a cross-claim against UPIC for indemnification.

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