Imperial Manufacturing Ice Cold Coolers, Inc. v. Shannon

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A subcontractor asks this court to hold that the Little Miller Act provides it with a private right of action through which it can sue a school district for failing to ensure that the bonding requirements of the act were met. Because we can find no indication that the legislature intended to impose such liability on public entities, we affirm the superior court's decision.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The Lower Kuskokwim School District contracted with Clifton Shannon, d/b/a Arctic Construction Enterprises, to deliver, assemble, and install two two-bedroom…