Landmark Litigation Decisions

Arnold and Kadjan has been involved in the forefront of litigation topics.

Chicago Painters Funds v. Karr Brothers 755 F.2d 1285 (7th Cir. 1984)
Collection on subcontractors hours and attorneys fees that is still the definitive work on fees.

Laborer Funds v. Concrete Structure 999 F.2d 1285 (7th Cir. 1993)
Enforcement of subcontractors debt against general contractor under short form agreement as a surety.

Martin v. Consultants & Administration 966 F.2d 1078 (7th Cir. 1991)
Established standards for ERISA statute of limitations Still the benchmark on the subject.

Glaziers Fund v. Gibson 33 EBC 1568 (7th Cir. 2004)
Mis-assignment to another trade did not relieve obligation to pay pay in lieu of work.

Naperville Ready Mix v. NLRB 242 F.3d 744 (7th Cir. 2000)
Refusal to bargain alter ego $1 million in backpay.

IBEW 176 v. Balmoral Racing Club 293 F.3d 402 (7th Cir.)
Court compels arbitration of subcontracting issue.

Colfax v. Illinois Toll Highway Authority 79 F.3d 631 (7th Cir. 1996)
Upholds states right to require union only bidders on highway project.

Caterpillar v. Lyons 318 F.Supp.2d 703 (C.D. Ill. 2004)
Pre-emption of Illinois Strike Breaker Act.

McDaniel v. University of Chicago U.S. Supreme Court
Established individual’s right of action under Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seritos v. CTA 505 N.E.2d 1034 (1987)
Common carrier did not owe duty to remove slush from steps of buses.

Painters Funds v. Royal, Darwan
In a case of first impression established Fund’s right to compute hours based upon a material audit. Argued before the Seventh Circuit.