Jim's Excavating Service, Inc. v. HKM Associates

Jim’s Excavating Service, Inc. (JES), brought this action against the engineering firm of HKM Associates, (HKM), in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, claiming delay and extra work damages as a result of HKM’s negligent design and supervision of the Lockwood Water User’s Association water pipeline project. The jury returned a verdict in the amount of $381,000.00. HKM appeals and JES cross appeals on the issue of prejudgment interest. We affirm.

The following issues are raised on appeal:

I. Did the District Court err by permitting JES to sue HKM in tort…