GovGuam pushes lawsuit over alleged Ordot dump issues, contractors want hold
Guam's government wants to proceed with a federal lawsuit over alleged faulty design and construction at the Ordot dump, while contractors argue the case should remain on hold pending an appeals court ruling.Summary
Lawyers for the government of Guam are seeking to move forward with a federal lawsuit alleging faulty design and construction work for the closeout of the old Ordot dump, following the collapse of settlement talks. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, claims the alleged issues could cost up to $31.8 million to fix, while the receiver and its contractors profited $23 million. In response, contractors are arguing that the lawsuit should remain on hold while a federal appeals court decides whether GovGuam can also sue the court-appointed receiver, Gershman, Brickner and Bratton Inc. (GBB). The contractors contend that a stay would not harm GovGuam and that moving forward with unresolved issues regarding GBB's immunity would make it harder for them to prepare a defense. The government counters that mediation is over, noting that the mediator has submitted his final invoice and that no further discussions are scheduled.
(Source：Guam Daily News)