United States ex rel. Benefit of Walton Technology, Inc. v. Weststar Engineering, Inc.

Opinion by Judge PAEZ; Partial Concurrence and Partial Dissent by Judge TROTT.

OPINION

PAEZ, Circuit Judge.

In this case, Plaintiff Walton Technology, Inc. (“Walton”), a subcontractor on a federal construction project, claims that the prime contractor, Defendant Weststar Engineering, Inc. (“Weststar”), failed to pay Walton rental fees for equipment it rented from Walton for use on the project. Walton filed suit against Weststar and its Miller Act surety, Defendant Reliance Insurance Company (“Reliance”), alleging three causes of action. With respect to Weststar, Walton claimed unjust enrichment…