Patriot Contracting LLC v HERC Solutions USA LLC

In a complex six-week case involving the construction of Houston Midtown apartments, a Harris County jury awarded AZA client, Mid Main Properties LLP, $32.5 million. 

The jury found that Patriot Contracting LLC, its owner, and bond insurers Travelers must pay Mid Main. The award included about $17.5 million in punitive damages, $8 million in actual damages and $7 million in attorneys’ fees. 

The case, in state District Judge Rabeea Collier’s court, centered on work done at a four-building, multi-use Midtown property on Main Street near the Ensemble/HCC Metro train stop. The apartments were a continuation of developer Bob Schultz’ vision for an Austin-like Midtown and were adjacent to an area where he had already developed an eclectic mix of eateries, venues and businesses.

AZA Lawyers: Nathan Campbell, John Zavitsanos, Shahmeer Halepota, Kelsi Stayart White and Emily Adler.

Case Type: Litigation Plaintiff