Lisle Co. v. Phenix City Board of Education

WOODALL, Justice.

The Phenix City Board of Education (“the Board”) seeks mandamus relief from the Russell Circuit Court’s denial of the Board’s motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for a summary judgment on claims brought against it by The Lisle Company, Inc. (“Lisle”). Because the Board is immune from suit pursuant to § 14, Ala. Const.1901, we grant the Board’s petition and issue the writ.

In October 2007, Lisle contracted with the Board to construct a facility known as “The New Central High Freshman Academy.” Controversies arose between Lisle and the Board during construction. According…