Tomlinson Construction Co. v. State

The claimant, Tomlinson Construction Co. Ltd., entered into a contract with the New York State Thruway Authority to furnish work, labor and materials for the construction of a portion of the Niagara section of the Thruway which crosses Grand Island. The proposal and the contract included seven grade separations or bridges to take the Thruway over existing public highways. It required the driving of cast-in-place concrete piles for the support of the abutments and piers. Great Lake Dredge & Dock Company became claimant’s approved subcontractor for the work of furnishing and driving the…