Architectural Sheet Metal, Inc. v. RLI Insurance Co.

Architectural Sheet Metal, Inc. (“Subcontractor”) obtained a damage award in an arbitration proceeding against HM2 Corporation (“Contractor”) and RLI Insurance Company (“Surety”). The trial court confirmed the award and entered judgment against Contractor and Surety. However, over Subcontractor’s objection, the court permitted Contractor and Surety to deposit the award amount plus interest into the registry of the court, pending the assessment of attorney’s fees. In so doing, the court indicated its intention to conduct an evidentiary hearing to determine which party had prevailed on the…