S AND S CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. Reliance Ins. Co.

ORDER

NORTON, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on Defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings under Rule 12(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

I. BACKGROUND

This case relates to a payment bond issued during the construction of the James Island Connector between Charleston and James Island. Avant Construction, a general contractor, entered into a contract with the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SCDHPT) for the construction of a portion of the Connector. As required by S.C.Code Ann. § 57-5-1660, Avant secured a payment bond. See…