The ASBCA restrictively interpreted standard release language in a government modification.
In the Sauer Construction case, ambiguous release language couldn't bar a remediation claim, highlighting the need for clear...more
In H&L Contracting, LLC, ASBCA Nol. 63695 (November 21, 2024), the contractor sought to recover for cost overruns it incurred in connection with a dredging contract. The contractor had to utilize an ocean-going dredge to...more
Contractors frequently execute modifications for extra work without considering the impact the boilerplate broad release language in the modification may have on future claims. Government agencies often seek dismissal of a...more