STATE THROUGH DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. Scott

On January 31, 1977, defendant Scott, doing business as Waconda West Construction (Scott) entered into a contract as prime contractor with the Oregon State Highway Division to perform cleaning and painting and to install safety devices on the Columbia River (Astoria) bridge for $328,978. Defendant United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, (USF&G) provided the performance bond for Scott on the project. On February 8, 1977, Scott subcontracted with B & E Painting, Inc., for B & E to perform sand blasting and painting work for $212,000. On May 11, 1977, defendants Edward and Bernice Columbus,…