A modular construction company in Pennsylvania has sued Fairfield University for nonpayment of its work on a housing project.
According to a PennLive.com report, Modular Steel Systems Inc. was contracted to provide 92 modular units for the Fairfield University Townhouse Style Junior Housing. In its lawsuit, the company acknowledged it was a subcontractor on the project, but insisted it had direct dealings with the university and its architect, who coordinated the company”™s changes to the windows, doors and cabinets on the project.
Modular Steel Systems said it made the requested changes but never received payment on its $542,684 invoice. It also claimed the university refuses to release $192,335 in retainage, which is a portion of the agreed upon contract price.
Fairfield University has not issued a public comment on the litigation.
The lawsuit was filed in U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania.
