Missouri Department of Transportation, Ex Rel. PR Developers, Inc. v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America

CLIFFORD H. AHRENS, Judge.

Robertson Contractors, Inc. (“Robertson”) and the SAFECO Insurance Company of America (“SAFECO”), surety for Robertson, appeal from the judgment of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, after jury verdicts which awarded damages to PR Developers, Inc. (“PRD”) for breach of contract. SAFECO also appeals from the judgment of the trial court following a jury verdict which awarded damages to PRD for vexatious refusal to pay and for attorneys’ fees. This case resulted from a construction project (“Project”) of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (“MHTC” or…