Raito, Inc. v. Cardi Corp.
2010 R.I. Super. LEXIS 108 (RI Super. Ct. July 14, 2010)

The Superior Court of Rhode Island was recently asked to reconsider its earlier ruling in which it found that a condition precedent to recovery under a performance bond was not satisfied and, therefore, summary judgment in favor of the surety was warranted. The Court found no reason to disturb its prior ruling and denied the motion for reconsideration.Continue Reading Rhode Island Court Holds Notice of Default and Termination Prior to Completion a Condition to Claim on Subcontractor Performance Bond

Raito, Inc. v. Cardi Corp.
2010 R.I. Super LEXIS 61 (R.I. Super. April 10, 2010)

Cardi contracted with the State of Rhode Island for the construction of a new bridge over the Providence River on Interstate I-95. Cardi subcontracted with Raito to install a series of concrete foundation shafts for the bridge. With regard to the subcontract, Raito, as principal, and Western Surety Company, as surety, executed a standard AIA A312 performance bond.Continue Reading Rhode Island Court Holds Incorporated Subcontract Terms Regarding Termination Did Not Vitiate Obligation of Notice to Surety Under AIA A312 Performance Bond