Wartsila NSD North America, Inc. v. Hill International, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

ALARCÓN, Circuit Judge.

I

Hill International, Inc. (“Hill”) appeals from the denial of a post-trial motion it called a “Motion to Mold the Verdict and Enter Judgment Consistent with the Parties’ Written Contract” (“the Motion”). Hill was found liable for negligence and breach of its contract with Wartsila NSD North America, Inc. (“Wartsila”). The jury awarded Wartsila $2,047,952 in damages.

Hill filed its Motion, requesting that the District Court enter judgment in favor of Hill consistent with an exculpatory clause in the Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”). The District…