Subcontractor Escapes Liability, Despite Breaching Contract

A general contractor for a Los Angeles roadway improvement contract cannot recoup its settlement with a subcontractor's employee from the subcontractor, because the general contractor did not pursue a breach-of-contract claim, the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled. Case: Doty Bros. Equipment Co. v. Palp, Inc., et al., No. B219706, 9/20/10. Unpublished. Facts: Palp Inc. did business as Excel Paving Co., which was the general contractor on a road improvement project for the City of Los Angeles. It subcontracted with Doty Bros. Equipment Co. for installation of Department of Water and Power ...