Crowe Dunlevy Secures Summary Judgment for Municipality in Airport Construction Dispute

Crowe Dunlevy successfully represented the City of Tahlequah in litigation arising from the termination of a construction contract related to a federally funded airport runway rehabilitation project. After the City terminated the contractor due to performance issues, the contractor initiated litigation seeking relief against the municipality. The Firm conducted a thorough factual investigation and developed a strategic dispositive motion approach in a matter involving complex construction, contract, and public project issues. Despite the challenges traditionally associated with obtaining summary judgment in state court, the Firm successfully secured judgment in favor of the City on all claims. The ruling fully resolved the case in the City’s favor, eliminating exposure to liability and allowing the City to continue focusing on improvements to its municipal airport facilities.