Alstrom Power, Inc. v. Balcke-Durr, No. Cv 02 0068171 S (Mar. 25, 2003)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION ON MOTION FOR DISCHARGE OF MECHANIC'S LIEN

Alstom Power seeks an order of this court discharging the $17,004,142.82 mechanic's lien filed by the defendant Balcke-Durr Inc. (BD or BDI). It asserts that BD waived its right to file a mechanic's lien under the express terms of the contract between the parties. BD asserts, inter alia, that since the agreement was not reached until after October 1, 1999, that the lien waiver language was rendered "void and of no effect" pursuant to 42 C.G.S. 158l (a)…