DeMauro Constr. Corp. v. United States

This case, which concerns the construction of the Tengan Dam in Okinawa, is before the court on cross-motions for summary judgment. Defendant contends that the court lacks jurisdiction because the suit properly should be brought by DeMauro against the government of Japan, not the government of the United States. Plaintiff argues, conversely, that it contracted with the United States. We agree with plaintiff and find that the involved contract has been breached.

To clarify the positions of the parties, we are including some background information regarding the American occupation of the Ryukyus.