Richard D. Jones and Nathaniel K. Tawney succeeded in obtaining summary judgment in actions by five former employees against their employer for alleged violations of the Prevailing Wage Act. These plaintiffs claimed over $500,000 in damages for deficient payment in prevailing wage, interest, and statutory penalty for their work installing computer systems wiring. Judge Goodwin, sitting for the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, granted the employer's motion for summary judgment because the installation of computer systems wiring did not constitute "construction" within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, a prerequisite for bringing such an action.

Contacts:
Richard D. Jones rjones@fsblaw.com
Nate Tawney ntawney@fsblaw.com