Schwickert, Inc. v. Winnebago Seniors, Ltd.

OPINION

TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge.

These consolidated cases originated as a contractor’s mechanic’s-lien action regarding services for re-roofing an apartment building. The owners of the property then counterclaimed for water damage while the building was being re-roofed and brought a third-party action against both their roofing consultant and their insurer. Shortly before the scheduled trial, the owners accepted, over the insurer’s objections, a Rule 68 settlement offer from the contractor and the consultant, and the district court administrator entered judgment. The remaining parties moved for…