Legal Opinion
The Lubrizol Corp. v. Cardinal Construction Co., Federal Insurance Co.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 25, 1989No. 88-2204PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GEE, Circuit Judge:
Background
This cause of action brought by the Lu-brizol Corporation (Lubrizol) for breach of contract, interference with contract, and fraud against Cardinal Construction Co., Tellepsen Construction Co., Federal Insurance Co., and Donald W. Shupp Co., resulted in a jury verdict against Cardinal and Tellepsen for $5 million, plus $250,000 in attorney fees to Lubrizol. The trial court also awarded costs and prejudgment interest at the rate of 7.22% against Cardinal and Tellepsen, neither of which put on a defense at trial, doubtless because each is bankrupt. Neither Cardinal…
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