Source: http://fwhtlaw.com/attorneys/thomas-j-vollbrecht/
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 00:23:18+00:00

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I-35W Bridge Bid Protest Litigation: Tom successfully represented the joint venture awarded a $234 million “best value” replacement contract for the interstate highway bridge that collapsed in downtown Minneapolis during evening rush hour on August 1, 2007. Tom defeated a TRO motion seeking to halt any work on the contract and subsequently obtained complete dismissal of a lawsuit challenging award of the contract and seeking disgorgement of funds paid under that contract.
Polk County Events Center Litigation: Tom obtained favorable settlement on behalf of the surety for a defunct steel erector facing multi-million dollar delay, disruption and acceleration claims in Iowa federal district court.
Stone Arch/Washburn Lofts Condominiums: Tom obtained a seven-figure net award in favor of the developer of two high-end condominium projects in downtown Minneapolis facing significant HVAC, mold, repair, relocation, delay and disruption claims in a 50+ day arbitration proceeding and related litigation.
Red Mesa Wind Farm Project: Tom represents the general contractor of a substantial wind farm project in Cibola County, New Mexico against multiple claims filed by a subcontractor and its suppliers in New Mexico state court and in related North Dakota federal court and AAA arbitration proceedings.
Bid Protests: Tom recently successfully defended “best value” contract awards for the St. Croix River Bridge Project between Minnesota and Wisconsin and the I-35E MnPass Project in state and federal court proceedings. Tom has successfully prosecuted—and defended against—numerous bid protests on diverse public projects, including highway, wastewater treatment, sports arena, demolition and telecommunications projects. Tom also has successfully handled bid protests on substantial non-construction public procurements, including contracts for a statewide teacher certification program and an automated fingerprint identification program.
Ohio Savings Bank Litigation: Tom obtained dismissal of a lawsuit in Minnesota federal district court seeking a multimillion-dollar recovery under a Financial Institution Bond arising out of a multi-state mortgage refinancing embezzlement scheme.
Sayer and Phillippi v. MnDOT and Flatiron-Manson, 790 N. W.2d 151 (Minn. 2010). Upholding dismissal of lawsuit protesting award of I-35 replacement bridge contract.
Ohio Savings Bank v. Duncanson and Progressive Ins. Co., 521 F.3d 960 (8th Cir. 2008). Summary judgment for fidelity carrier on Insuring Agreement (E), Fraudulent Mortgage Rider and misrepresentation claims.
Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. v. Mandaree Public School District No. 36, 503 F.3d 709 (8th Cir. 2007). Defeated motion to compel surety to arbitrate unique surety defenses in pending arbitration between obligee and principal.
Johnson Bros. Liquor Co. v. The Home Indemnity Co., Minn. Ct. App. C6-1099, C6-1100, C6-1101 (Unpublished, 1996) Summary judgment for fidelity carrier based upon illegality of alleged underlying contract.
D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc. v. Firemen’s Ins. Co., 525 N.W.2d 671 (Minn. Ct. App. 1995). Reversal of jury verdict and entry of judgment as a matter of law in surety’s favor.
Subsurfco, Inc. v. Osceola Rural Water System, 914 F.2d 1072 (8th Cir. 1990). Confirmation of arbitration award in surety’s favor.
Carl Bolander & Sons, Inc. v. City of Minneapolis, 451 N.W.2d 204 (Minn. 1990). Affirmation of bid protest for a substantial public demolition contract.
Mr. Vollbrecht has also been admitted pro hac vice numerous times for purposes of state and federal proceedings throughout the United States.

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