Lying on loan documents is a federal offense Oct 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008. Q: I know someone who has qualified to obtain a second house by stating that he will rent his first house; however, he has no intentions of actually renting it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Walton Construction files lawsuit, lien against Ameristar Jul 7, 2008
Leonard Ruzicka Jr. of the law firm, who represents Walton, said he brought both the suit and the mechanic's lien at the same time in hopes of resolving the dispute faster. "Some of our trade contractors have limited financial capability to wait to get paid, and we wanted to press the litigation," Ruzicka said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The Summit at Copper Square LLC named in $3.1M lien May 16, 2008
Only one larger mechanic's lien -- $5. 6 million -- was filed this year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Turner, contractor in dispute over cost of building city's Silo Point May 5, 2008
Boston-based filed a request with the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on April 28 to put a mechanic's lien on the 228-unit condominium building ... A mechanic's lien would give Suffolk the right to collect what it is owed for its work on the 228-unit condominium building from proceeds of the building's sale. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Sale of CIE approved by judge Feb 28, 2008
There are still outstanding mechanic's liens of about 22 million, and the plant, just outside Canton, must be completed ... McIntyre said the NexGen proposal is better than Credit Suisse's 80 million credit bid because it benefits more than just the bank and the mechanic's lien holders. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Title insurance is a must when buying home Feb 7, 2008
Let's say your builder refuses to pay for the roofing contractor, and the roofer files a mechanic's lien on your house before you buy it ... Then later, the roofer gets a judgement against your property based on the mechanic's lien, which was properly recorded but misfiled by the courthouse personnel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Construction company says Hale's firm owes $820K Feb 4, 2008
In the breach-of-contract suit filed Jan. 15 in Baltimore City Circuit Court, the Rockville-based general contractor is asking the court to establish and enforce a mechanic's lien as well as require Hale's company, Canton Crossing Tower LLC, to pay more than $820,000 plus interest. Hale is the developer of the massive, mixed-use Canton Crossing project in East Baltimore. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Plan for bailout of CIE is denied by federal judge Jan 11, 2008
They represented contractors and subcontractors who have filed mechanic's liens for more than 30 million in unpaid bills ... "It seems to me that it has been represented today that this is a good deal for the mechanic's lien claimants," he said ... "I think it's a terrible deal for the mechanic's lien claimants, whether they understand that or not.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Smith out, King in to reorganize ethanol plant Dec 12, 2007
Last month, Lurgi filed a mechanic's lien of more than 9. 5 million against CIE Nov. 2 in Fulton County Court. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Antares faces lawsuits from contractors Dec 1, 2007
All-Phase has a mechanic's lien on the property, one of dozens contractors have placed seeking payment for renovation work at that complex as well as at Greenwich Oaks, formerly known as Weaver's Hill ... "My little mechanic's lien is a very small part of this project," he said ... "I would doubt that they would allow a foreclosure to come as a result of this mechanic's lien.". (Greenwich Time)
Home buyers trapped in builder's financial meltdown Nov 6, 2007
Larry Coffman, president of Coffman Grading in Cumming, filed a $630,487 mechanic's lien against Levitt in Hall County on Oct. 24. His is one of dozens on file in Hall and Cherokee counties seeking payment for work on the Seasons communities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Liens stacking up against Illinois homebuilder Prime Oct 24, 2007
Several companies have filed mechanic's liens totaling more than $621,000 against ... Entities that have filed mechanic's liens against Prime include , one of the St. Louis area's largest privately held companies; , an electrical contractor based in Alton, Ill; in Troy, Ill ... A mechanic's lien is a legal mechanism that contractors use to ensure they are paid for work done, or for material supplied to a developer. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
City waiting on new boot Oct 19, 2007
The towing company will also be able to apply for a mechanic's lien and sell unclaimed cars for scrap twice a year. During the weeks following the ordinance, thousands of dollars' worth of parking violations were paid off. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Poway pool builder in trouble Oct 5, 2007
They only found out when more than one of their subcontractors said last week that because of Hallmark's failure to pay them, they would place a mechanic's lien on the Van Kirks' Calavera Hills home. "I was talking with our construction manager and just happened to ask him: Did the gunite guys get paid?" Rodger Van Kirk said. (North County Times)
Two local lawyers disciplined by Supreme Court Sep 22, 2007
Berry was hired by an architect to foreclose a mechanic's lien against a stereo store. The client told Berry that he did not want the case tried before a jury. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
E-Discovery 'Fiasco' Stalls Case, Hikes Costs Sep 20, 2007
Alberici filed a mechanic's lien against PSEG for $6. 8 million with the Albany County Clerk and countersued PSEG for $11. (Law.com)
Log cabin removed from Chautauqua Park Aug 14, 2007
The deed for the property shows a mechanic's lien, which could possibly mean there was something built or some service rendered on the property. But that is only speculation. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
City pressures redevelopers of old police station Apr 26, 2007
The developers also have had to deal with construction and legal obstacles, including a stop-work order and a mechanic's lien. The latter involves a claim by Banks Contracting Co. that it hasn't been paid for work dating to 2003. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Homeowners warned of repair scams Apr 21, 2007
Golden Triangle Media. Saturday, April 21, 2007. (Washington Journal, IA)
Ask the Contractors License Board Mar 18, 2007
" Q: I found some beautiful tile that I would like to use in my kitchen. Now I need someone to install it. The man who owns the tile store said he could do it for about half the price of a regular contractor. Is this a good deal? A: Anyone who performs contracting work on jobs that total more than $500 in materials and labor must be licensed by the CSLB, including stores that sell materials and install them. You can check on a license at the CSLB Web site or by calling (800) 321-2752. You can... (San Francisco Chronicle)
New owner of Wilkes' office told to pay up Mar 9, 2007
Wilkes currently owes at least $682,412 to Merrill Lynch Financial Services, $252,228 to De Lage Landen Financial Services and $149,427 to Xerox Corp. Last month, U.S. Lawns filed a mechanic's lien worth $2,389 for unpaid maintenance work on the headquarters. This is not the first time Wilkes has had problems paying his debts. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
