LeVeque v. United States

Plaiiitiffs instituted this suit on two claims arising out of a contract for the construction of superstructures for Laurel Homes Housing Project in Cincinnati, Ohio. They set forth Claims A and B.

Claim A is for a balance alleged to be due as a part of the contract price for such construction.

Claim B is for the sum of $240,045.54, which amount plaintiffs assert was paid for wages in excess of the minimum rates prescribed in the contract.

Defendant moves the court to dismiss Claim B of plaintiffs’ petition on the ground that it fails to state a cause of action against the United States. Claim A…