Update in Whitaker Construction Trial

The Shreveport Times reports on the ongoing trial involving Whitaker Construction Co. and its renovations to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport. Whitaker claims that the City owes his former company more than $2 million related to change orders associated with the project. The City argues that the company had already been paid for the work. The disagreement arises out of whether the contract was only for a stipulated fee or for a per square-foot basis. Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower testified Friday that the city never agreed to pay Whitaker per square foot, and that Whitaker was eager to sign the contract as it was.

Posted by AJR at January 22, 2005 09:00 AM