James Reeves Contractor, Inc. v. United States

OPINION

BRUGGINK, Judge.

This is an action brought by a prime contractor on behalf of a subcontractor to recover costs arising from the sub’s efforts to satisfy allegedly defective building specifications. The Government has moved for summary judgment on the ground that neither the prime nor the sub have the legal right to recover contract damages from the United States. After considering the briefing and oral argument, the court concludes that the motion is due to be granted.

BACKGROUND

In August 1989 the Navy contracted with the plaintiff (“Reeves”) to build a Navy/Marine Corps Reserve Center…