Maverick Steel Co. v. Dick Corporation/Barton Malow

OPINION BY SHOGAN, J.:

Appellant, Maverick Steel Company (“Maverick”) appeals from the judgment entered on a directed verdict in favor of Dick Corporation, Barton Mallow Company, and their joint venture Dick Corporation/Barton Malow (“DBM”). We reverse and remand.

Maverick’s predecessor, Wilhelm & Kruse, Inc. (“W & K”), provided products and services for the PNC Stadium construction project (“Stadium Project”) pursuant to a structural steel subcontract with DBM. Claiming that W & K defaulted on its contract, DBM issued a default notice and sought coverage from W & K’s surety, United States…