Emile M. Babst Co. v. Atlas Erection Co.

BYRNES, Judge.

This is an appeal from a Summary Judgment granted in favor of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF & G). The plaintiff, Emile M. Babst Company (Babst), appeals on the ground that the intent of the parties to the payment bond contract remains in dispute. We disagree and affirm the holding of the trial court.

This case arises from the construction of a steel mill in La Place. Louisiana Bayou Steel Corporation of La Place (“Bayou Steel”), owner of the project, entered into a contract with Dillinger Engineering Services for Industry, Inc. (“DESI”) engaging DESI as the…