Associated Builders & Contractors of Rhode Island, Inc. v. City of Providence

DECISION AND ORDER

LAGUEUX, District Judge.

This case is before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment filed by plaintiffs, defendant City of Providence (“the City”) and intervenor Rhode Island Building and Construction Trade Council (“intervenor RIBCTC”). In addition, the City and intervenor RIBCTC have each filed a motion, in the alternative, to dismiss because plaintiffs lack standing to bring the suit and on mootness grounds. Because this Court concludes that plaintiffs have brought a justiciable action under Article III of the Constitution and that the City’s action is preempted…