U.S. Design & Construction Corp. v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 357

OPINION

FACTS

On May 16, 1997, Horizon Electric, Inc. entered into a subcontract with U.S. Design & Construction Corporation. Pursuant to the contract, Horizon did electrical work for the opening of an Abercrombie & Fitch retail store in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. However, in August 1997, Horizon’s financial condition deteriorated, and it was unable to continue working on the project. Horizon declared bankruptcy shortly thereafter. Subsequently, it was discovered that Horizon had neglected to credit the electrical workers, who were all union employees, for vacation and…