Cordeck Sales, Inc. v. Construction Systems, Inc.

Construction Systems, Inc., and Cordeck Sales, Inc., subcontractors on a stalled construction project, filed claims to enforce mechanics’ liens for sums due for their services. The circuit court of Cook County found that the contractors held enforceable liens for a total of $1,786,700 plus interest. First Midwest Bank, the successor of the project’s original lender and the holder of a mortgage lien subordinate to the mechanics’ liens, appeals the finding that the liens were valid. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

In June 2000, Construction…