Lydig Construction, Inc. v. Martinez Steel Corp.

Opinion

BENKE, Acting P. J.

The plaintiff and respondent in this construction contract dispute, Lydig Construction, Inc. (Lydig), was the general contractor on a large public works project. Defendant and appellant, Martinez Steel Corporation (Martinez), was the original steel supply subcontractor on the project. Lydig sued Martinez for additional costs Lydig incurred by virtue of the fact Martinez failed to supply steel for the project in a timely manner and Lydig, with the public agency’s approval, had been required to replace Martinez as the steel supplier.

Shortly after Lydig filed its…