Patent Scaffolding Co. v. William Simpson Construction Co.

The William Simpson Construction Company (“Simpson”) appeals from a judgment in favor of The Patent Scaffolding Co. (“Patent”) awarding to Patent judgment for $16,481.09, with interest and costs.

Procedural and Factual Summary

Three insurance companies, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Niagara Fire Insurance Company, and National Fire Insurance Company (“insurers”), brought the action in the name of their insured, Patent, against Simpson and California Institute of Technology (“Caltech”) to recover damages for claimed breach of a contract between Patent and Simpson and of a contract…