Although the jury trial requested by the City has not been scheduled, there could be very significant “pre-trial” action by the Wicomico County Circuit Court in a month or so. O’Brien & Gere -- the engineering firm that the City claims improperly designed the $60 Million plus upgrade of the plant -- has filed a motion to dismiss most of the charges, including those claiming that firm defrauded the City. The Circuit Court has scheduled a hearing on the motion for June 30. The ruling, which will be made by a judge, probably will come later.
We hesitate to predict the outcome, but understand that the City hit some rough sailing in the Circuit Court last year. Some attorneys feel that the City has no chance to collect more than $1 Million unless it prevails in the charge of fraud by O’Brien & Gere. In short, the outcome in the case could be determined in large part by a judge, not a jury.
See you in Court, sports fans.
7 comments:
how can there be fraud when Mayor Tilghman and the council approved the studies leading up to the design.
How much did Tilghman get out of the bid? LOL!
Whatever the end, Wilber wins.
Famous last words:
"On time -- under budget"
Bubba Comegys
Some words never should be used in the same sentence.
Sewage and Heating Up
This year's hike in the City's sewer and water charge will seem like peanuts in the furute.
I thought Jim was going to hire a new city attorney!
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