Vanguard Products Corp. v. American States Insurance

Walker, J.:

Vanguard Products Corporation (Vanguard) appeals from the trial court’s verdict in Vanguard’s action to recover against a public works bond issued by American States Insurance Company (American States).

In 1989, the City of Olathe contracted with E. H. Hall Contractors, Inc., (Hall) for the construction of streets, sewers, and related improvements in the city’s Cedar Creek Development. Hall provided a public works bond for the project, which was secured through American States.

In connection with the Cedar Creek project, Hall subcontracted with Consolidated Utilities, Inc., for the…