Portland Development Commission v. CH2M Hill Northwest, Inc.

Plaintiff Portland Development Commission appeals a judgment in favor of Riedel International, Inc. (Riedel), for attorney fees of $167,830.25, purportedly awarded pursuant to ORS 20.105(1).

In 1979, plaintiff contracted with defendant CH2M Hill Northwest (CH2M) to provide design services, plans and specifications for construction of a breakwater for plaintiffs South Downtown Development Project. In June, 1984, Riedel was awarded the construction contract. In the summer or early fall, Riedel notified plaintiff that the plans and specifications provided by CH2M were not final and were not…