SNC-Lavalin America, Inc. v. Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GLEN E. CONRAD, Chief Judge.

This case is presently before the court on the renewed motions for judgment as a matter of law filed by SNC-Lavalin America, Inc. (“SNC”) and Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (“ATK”). For the reasons set forth below, SNC’s motion will be granted in part and denied in part, and ATK’s motion will be denied.

Background

This diversity action stems from the design and construction of a new nitric acid and sulfuric acid concentration plant (“NAC/SAC”) at the Radford, Virginia arsenal owned by the United States Army and operated by ATK. ATK and SNC entered into a…