Intra-American Foundation v. R.M. Harris Co.
Intra-American Foundation & Drilling Co., Inc. (IAFD) initiated this proceeding after it was removed as a subcontractor on a construction project to replace the Salinas River Bridge. An arbitrator rejected IAFDs claims that it was wrongfully removed from the project and awarded attorneys fees to the project owner, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the general contractor, R.M. Harris Company, Inc. (Harris), and Harris sureties, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company (jointly, the Sureties). The superior court granted petitions to affirm the arbitration award and entered judgment against IAFD.On appeal, IAFD contends the judgment must be reversed because the arbitrator exceeded his authority and his decision is not supported by substantial evidence. IAFD also contends that respondents are not entitled to attorneys fees. Court reject most of these contentions but will modify the judgment to strike the fee award to Caltrans because Court find no authority to support it.
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