Laforge & Budd Construction Co. v. United States

OPINION

MILLER, Judge.

This contract dispute is before the court on defendant’s motion for summary judgment upon the basis of laches. The contractor’s global complaint, which alleges that the Government breached its contractual duties of good faith and fair dealing throughout the performance of the contract, was filed approximately seven years after substantial completion of the contract work. The issues to be resolved are (1) whether the contractor’s delay was reasonable and excusable and (2) whether the delay has prejudiced the Government’s defense. Argument is deemed unnecessary.

FACTS

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