Empire West Companies, Inc. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security

OPINION

VOSS, Judge.

This is an appeal from the decision of the Arizona Department of Economic Security Appeals Board (“Appeals Board”). We reverse the decision of the Appeals Board and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant Empire West Companies, Inc. (“Empire”) is a general contractor involved in the development and construction of apartment units and commercial buildings. This appeal concerns Empire’s SunBay Apartments (“SunBay”) development in Fort Ord, California.

Empire subcontracted with A & H Fabricators, Inc. (“A & H”), a cabinet manufacturer and installer, for the fabrication and…