Lumberman's Wholesale Co. v. Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.

CARTER, Justice.

Plaintiff, Lumberman’s Wholesale Co. (Lumberman’s), an unpaid supplier of building materials to a subcontractor on a public improvement project, appeals from the denial of its claim against the retained percentage and the general contractor’s bond pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 573 (1983). The court of appeals affirmed the disposition by the district court. After consideration of the issues presented, we affirm the decision of the court of appeals.

In October 1983, Lumberman’s supplied roofing materials to Townsend Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. (Townsend), a subcontractor on a…